Administration is the process where the Surrogate's Court officially gives out Letters of Administration to a qualified distributee (heir) of the Decedent. Begin the probate process.Make the process of opening an estate account simple and straightforward with this stepbystep guide. This booklet has been established to aid in the process of administering estates in Montgomery County. This book is not intended to give legal solutions for. You will need account numbers and serial numbers of assets. Visit your local financial center or contact Estate Servicing Operations to speak with our dedicated team. The next step is opening a bank account for the estate. Letters of Administration or Letters Testamentary – first and foremost, you need one of these type of letters to open an account. Can include real estate, bank accounts, and vehicles in Alabama.