In essence, a letter of administration is a legal document issued by the Court. It empowers someone to manage the assets of a deceased individual who passed away without leaving a valid Will. This particular decedent died without appointing an executor to manage and distribute the estate's residual assets.
Through a grant of
letters of administration intestate, the designated administrator is
granted the same authority as an executor under the rules of intestacy,
allowing them to access, manage, and distribute the decedent's assets, debts,
and other financial affairs.
Applying for grant of letters of
administration
A small number of individuals are eligible
to take on the role of administrator in the event that a person dies without a
will. Given the duties of this role and the importance of asset allocation,
there is a good explanation why there are limitations on who can step in.
Requirements for Applications for
Letters of Administration
Given this, the administrator of the
decedent's estate will be chosen by the Court based on a strict set of
qualifying standards. The idea is to assign a representative who was either
close enough to the deceased to comprehend their wishes or who is mature and
knowledgeable enough to handle the responsibility in a fair manner.
Individuals who fulfill the
qualifications to be designated as executors:
Spouses or domestic partners will be given preference when applying for
administrator posts.