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Letters testamentary

Scope note

Written communications from a court, usually a probate court, or an officer informing an executor of his appointment and authority to execute the will of the testator. GAHLM

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300027875

Broader Terms used

estate administration records

Term used for

testamentary, letters

Equivalent Terms used

letter testamentary

Created

13yrs ago

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