If I need letters testamentary for my deceased father’s benefits, what do I do next?

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If I need letters testamentary for my deceased father’s benefits, what do I do next?

He died without a Will.

Asked on June 18, 2012 under Estate Planning, California

Answers:

Brad Micklin / The Micklin Law Group

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You need to file with the surrogate court and seek to have yourself appointed as administrator of that estate. Once you complete those papers, the court will issue the letters testamentary that you need.

 Some counties even have these documents online in a PDF that you can download and complete.


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