California · Probate Code

PROB §52: “Letters”: (a) As it relates to a personal representative, means letters testamentary, letters of administration, letters of administration with the will annexed, or letters of special administration.

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This statute defines 'letters' as various court-issued documents that authorize a personal representative to manage a deceased person's estate.

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“Letters”: (a) As it relates to a personal representative, means letters testamentary, letters of administration, letters of administration with the will annexed, or letters of special administration. (b) As it relates to a guardian or conservator, means letters of guardianship or conservatorship or temporary guardianship or conservatorship.

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