Document background
A Letter of Administration of Estate is a crucial legal document required in Hong Kong when someone dies without leaving a valid will (intestate). This document is issued by the High Court of Hong Kong's Probate Registry and grants legal authority to the appointed administrator(s) to manage the deceased's estate. It is necessary when dealing with banks, property transactions, and other institutions that held assets of the deceased. The document contains essential information about the deceased, the administrator(s), and the estate's value, and must comply with Hong Kong's Probate and Administration Ordinance. The process involves submitting various supporting documents, including death certificates, detailed asset inventories, and proof of the administrator's relationship to the deceased. Without this document, the deceased's assets cannot be legally accessed or distributed to beneficiaries under Hong Kong law.
