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Whereas wills provide for distribution of larger assets like your home, car, and bank accounts, testamentary letters designate who receives smaller items such as china, family photos, and jewelry. This letter is a handwritten document, and it should be referenced in your will. Many states recognize a testamentary letter as legally binding.
The court order authorizing the person to act is called Letters of Testamentary, Letter of Administration, or Letter of Appointment.

A person holding such an authorization from the courts may release the title or complete a lost title affidavit for the deceased person in the same manner as a person holding a power of attorney. If the title is lost a duplicate title must be obtained before a transfer may be processed.

This is a motion that the personal representative for a deceased person should file with the court who has the testamentary letters before divided up the deceased assets. If your personal representative is not an attorney (who probably already has this), it is a good idea to give them this form with your other testamentary materials.