How do I renew my executor letters of administration?
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How do I renew my executor letters of administration?
I received my original executrix papers over a year ago, many of the assets that I am addressing require them to be less than 60-90 days old. How do I renew them? Must I use a lawyer again (my original lawyer has relocated)?
Asked on August 3, 2011 New Jersey
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You should not need to go through the probate again. You remain the executrix of the estate until you are discharged by the court at the closing of the estate. What goes "stale" are the Letters Testamentary which are the certificates that are issued by the court that show that you are still the fiduciary of the estate and can make decisions on legal matters. The reason that they need to be current is really to make sure that you were not removed or stepped down, etc. It is a way for the financial institution or whomever you are dealing with to cover themselves. All you have to do is go to the probate court and ask them to re-issue the Letters and pay the fee oer copy. This will certify that you are still in charge. That's all. Good luck.
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