District of Columbia Sample Letter for Letters Testamentary

• Category: Letters - Legal - Estates
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0708LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. District of Columbia Sample Letter for Letters Testamentary [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Date] [Probate Court Name] [Probate Court Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: [Decedent's Full Name], Deceased Probate Case No: [Probate Case Number] Dear [Probate Court Clerk/Judge's Name], I, [Your Full Name], resident of the District of Columbia and named Executor/Executrix in the Last Will and Testament of [Decedent's Full Name], hereby submit this Letter Testamentary in accordance with the applicable laws of the District of Columbia. 1. Introduction: I am writing to request Letters Testamentary for the estate of [Decedent's Full Name]. The decedent passed away on [Date of Death] in [City/County, State]. The Probate Case Number assigned to this matter is [Probate Case Number]. 2. Testamentary Authority: I have been named as the Executor/Executrix in the decedent's Last Will and Testament, as evidenced by the attached copy of the Will. The Will was executed by the decedent in compliance with the legal requirements of the District of Columbia. 3. Appointment of Fiduciary: I hereby request the issuance of Letters Testamentary to confirm my authority as the personal representative of the decedent's estate. With this appointment, I will have the legal authority to manage, collect, and distribute the decedent's assets in accordance with the terms of the Will and relevant District of Columbia laws. 4. Assets and Liabilities: Attached to this letter, please find an inventory of the decedent's assets, including real estate, financial accounts, personal property, and others, along with their estimated values as of the date of death. Additionally, I have also identified any known liabilities and outstanding debts relating to the estate. 5. Bond Waiver Request (if applicable): [If the decedent's Will waives the requirement of filing a bond, mention it here.] 6. Notice to Interested Parties: I have already provided notice to all interested parties, including heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors, as required by the District of Columbia Probate Code. A copy of the notice and the proof of service is enclosed for your reference. 7. Other Supporting Documents: In support of this application, I have attached the following documents: a) Certified copy of the death certificate of the decedent. b) Original Last Will and Testament of the decedent. c) Inventory of assets and liabilities worksheet. d) Notice to Interested Parties and proof of service. e) Any other relevant documents as required by the Probate Court. Please review the enclosed documents and consider this as my formal request for the issuance of Letters Testamentary to administer the estate of [Decedent's Full Name]. I affirm that I will fulfill my fiduciary duties and responsibilities diligently and in compliance with the laws of the District of Columbia. I am aware of the legal consequences of providing false information or withholding any material facts. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Contact Number] or [Your Email Address]. Sincerely, [Your Full Name] Executor/Executrix of the Estate of [Decedent's Full Name]

District of Columbia Sample Letter for Letters Testamentary [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Date] [Probate Court Name] [Probate Court Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: [Decedent's Full Name], Deceased Probate Case No: [Probate Case Number] Dear [Probate Court Clerk/Judge's Name], I, [Your Full Name], resident of the District of Columbia and named Executor/Executrix in the Last Will and Testament of [Decedent's Full Name], hereby submit this Letter Testamentary in accordance with the applicable laws of the District of Columbia. 1. Introduction: I am writing to request Letters Testamentary for the estate of [Decedent's Full Name]. The decedent passed away on [Date of Death] in [City/County, State]. The Probate Case Number assigned to this matter is [Probate Case Number]. 2. Testamentary Authority: I have been named as the Executor/Executrix in the decedent's Last Will and Testament, as evidenced by the attached copy of the Will. The Will was executed by the decedent in compliance with the legal requirements of the District of Columbia. 3. Appointment of Fiduciary: I hereby request the issuance of Letters Testamentary to confirm my authority as the personal representative of the decedent's estate. With this appointment, I will have the legal authority to manage, collect, and distribute the decedent's assets in accordance with the terms of the Will and relevant District of Columbia laws. 4. Assets and Liabilities: Attached to this letter, please find an inventory of the decedent's assets, including real estate, financial accounts, personal property, and others, along with their estimated values as of the date of death. Additionally, I have also identified any known liabilities and outstanding debts relating to the estate. 5. Bond Waiver Request (if applicable): [If the decedent's Will waives the requirement of filing a bond, mention it here.] 6. Notice to Interested Parties: I have already provided notice to all interested parties, including heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors, as required by the District of Columbia Probate Code. A copy of the notice and the proof of service is enclosed for your reference. 7. Other Supporting Documents: In support of this application, I have attached the following documents: a) Certified copy of the death certificate of the decedent. b) Original Last Will and Testament of the decedent. c) Inventory of assets and liabilities worksheet. d) Notice to Interested Parties and proof of service. e) Any other relevant documents as required by the Probate Court. Please review the enclosed documents and consider this as my formal request for the issuance of Letters Testamentary to administer the estate of [Decedent's Full Name]. I affirm that I will fulfill my fiduciary duties and responsibilities diligently and in compliance with the laws of the District of Columbia. I am aware of the legal consequences of providing false information or withholding any material facts. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Contact Number] or [Your Email Address]. Sincerely, [Your Full Name] Executor/Executrix of the Estate of [Decedent's Full Name]