What do you need to prove executor status for an unsigned will?

Full question:

What form do you need to prove you are executor of a will. The will was not signed, but was shown to others by the decedent.

Answer:

If the will was not properly made or signed, it is not valid. If the will is valid, it must go through probate to officially appoint the executor.

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FAQs

The primary document that proves you are an executor is the 'Letters Testamentary' issued by the probate court. This document officially appoints you as the executor and grants you the authority to manage the estate. If the will is unsigned, you may need to provide evidence of the decedent's intent and the will's validity through witnesses or other documentation.