A letter of Administration is a legal document that gives the receiver the right to administer the estate of a deceased individual. By receiving this letter, the individual has control over all the assets and liabilities that were left by the deceased. It also gives them other specific legal powers that would have to be negotiated with the lawyer of the estate.

Tips for writing a letter of administration

-          Be clear on the rights and obligations the individual will be receiving

-          Let the individual know any restrictions they have on their power

Sample letter of administration

Jamie Lo

Batesville, AK

Dear Jamie,

We are writing to confirm that you have been granted administrative duties over the estate of your deceased mother, Janine Lo.

By accepting this obligation, you are responsible for dividing all the assets that Janine left when she unexpectedly passed. You are to follow the wishes she set out in her will, which has been attached to this letter. If you do not, you may be subject to various monetary penalties set forth by administrative law in the state of Arkansas.

Please respond to confirm that you will accept this obligation, or if you have any other questions.

Sincerely,

Dade Law Group