What is another word for letters of administration?
Pronunciation: [lˈɛtəz ɒv ɐdmˌɪnɪstɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Letters of administration are a legal document that grants permission to an individual to manage the estate of someone who has passed away. This document is also known as an administrative letter and is often confused with a will. Other synonyms for letters of administration include a grant of administration, letters of administration with will annexed, and letters of administration ad litem. In some countries, letters of administration are also known as a letter of probate. The legal document is vital when dealing with the estate of an individual who did not leave a will or appointed an executor. This document allows the appointed individual to distribute the assets of the deceased according to the law.
