Once the order appointing you independent executor is signed by the judge, you must then qualify as independent executor in order to receive Letters Testamentary.  To qualify as independent executor and receive Letters Testamentary, you must take an oath and file the oath with the court.  If a bond was required in the order admitting the will to probate and appointing you independent executor, you must also pay the bond premium and file the bond with the court.  (Most wills waive the bond requirement for independent executors.)  When you have taken the oath and paid and filed the bond (if one is required), then you are qualified and you may receive Letters Testamentary.

Last updated on January 6, 2011 by Glenn Karisch