Document background
The Letter of Appointment of Executor is a crucial document in Canadian estate administration, used when there is a need to formally appoint someone to manage a deceased person's estate. This document is particularly important in provinces across Canada where formal recognition of an executor's authority is required by financial institutions, government agencies, and other organizations. The Letter of Appointment of Executor typically follows the deceased's passing and the identification of their will's named executor, or in cases where the court needs to appoint an administrator. It contains essential information about the deceased, the estate, and the appointed executor's powers and responsibilities. The document serves as official proof of the executor's authority to act on behalf of the estate and is often required to access bank accounts, transfer assets, and conduct other estate-related business.
