ADVOCATES FOR LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION AT AFFORDABLE AND REASONABLE RATES IN ANDHERI EAST NEAR METROPOLITAN MAGISTRATE COURT WHAT IS LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION? A letter of administration is a document that is used to appoint a personal representative to oversee the affairs of a deceased person. This document typically includes instructions on how to collect and pay debts, manage the property, and contact creditors. A letter of administration is a legal document that is used to administer an estate. letter of administration for immovable property necessary. It is typically used when a person has died and there are no living relatives who can take care of the estate. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION The purpose of a letter of administration is to provide continuity and certainty for the estate of an individual who has died. The letter of administration acts as a legal document that authorizes the management of the deceased's estate by a designated representative. The letter typically sets forth the terms under which assets may be distributed and lists all creditors who are entitled to payment from the estate. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROBATE AND LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION Probate is granted by the court where person dies leaving WILL and Letter of administration is granted by the court when person dies without leaving the WILL. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LETTER OF ADMINISTRATIONAND SUCESSION CERTICATE Letter of administration is issued for the right of administration of the entire property of the deceased. A succession certificate is applied for the movable assets like car, bank account, securities, shares, ornaments etc. SITUATIONS IN WHICH LOA IS GRANTED/ WHEN TO APPLY FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION: When – • No Executor has been appointed in WILL. • Executor appointed is legally not capable. • Executor appointed refuses to act. • Executor died before probate of WILL. • Executor died before the testator. • WILL is proved/probate granted but executor died immediately after that. In above situation letters of administration with will annexed may be granted by the competent court. WHERE TO APPLY FOR GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION : 1: District Court in whose jurisdiction the property is situated. 2: Court in whose jurisdiction the deceased last resided.