Letter of authority
A document issued by the Master that authorises a person to administer a qualifying estate where full letters of executorship are not required.
Definition
A letter of authority is commonly relevant in smaller or simpler deceased-estate administration matters. The practical file should confirm the death notice, estate value and assets, will if one exists, next-of-kin details, nominated representative, creditor information, Master forms, and whether the estate instead requires letters of executorship.
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A document issued by the Master that authorises a person to administer a qualifying estate where full letters of executorship are not required.
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Small estate administration
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What does Letter of authority mean?
A document issued by the Master that authorises a person to administer a qualifying estate where full letters of executorship are not required.
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