A letter of probate is a legal document that gives the executor the right to control the assets of a deceased persons estate. If someone dies and leaves a will that names an executor, that person will have to obtain a letter of probate from the courts stating that they are authorized to distribute the assets of the estate according to the will. If a deceased person did not leave a will, a qualified candidate would also have to apply for a letter of probate to control the assets of the estate. But, in this case, it is a little more complicated…

Sample letter of probate

Debra D. Lee

578 Sycamore Circle
Atlanta, GA 30305

Dear Ms. Lee

You are hereby authorized to distribute the assets contained in the will of the deceased, Jerry Lee, as per his wishes.

You are to distribute all the assets listed in his will according to the directions he left. You will be required to work in conjunction with his lawyer. His lawyer will have a copy of all applicable legal documents and the actual will.

You are to complete this task within 60 days.

Respectfully,

Justice Brown

Nassau County Judge