About Letters Testamentary
This form grants authority to an executor to collect property and perform lawful acts on behalf of a deceased testator's estate.
When you'd use it: File this form after an executor has been named, appointed, and confirmed by the court to legally authorize them to administer the estate.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Letters Testamentary is published as a PDF by the Louisiana courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: orleanscivildistrictcourt.org
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Letters Testamentary in Louisiana
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Letters Testamentary (FORM 1 - Rev. 3/00) when file this form after an executor has been named, appointed, and confirmed by the court to legally authorize them to administer the estate. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Louisiana probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Letters Testamentary carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Letters Testamentary to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Louisiana county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).