Decree (Awarding Limited Administrator - Cause Of Action)

DECREE AWARDING LIMITED LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. This form is used to request and document the court’s official decision to issue Limited Letters of Administration in a Surrogate’s Court proceeding. It is typically filed when a petitioner seeks legal authority to act on behalf of the estate of a deceased person, specifically for limited purposes—most commonly to pursue or commence a legal action (such as a wrongful death claim) on behalf of the decedent. The form includes a verified petition confirming that all jurisdictional requirements have been met and that the petitioner is legally entitled and competent to act as administrator. The decree awards limited authority to the administrator, with restrictions on collecting assets or settling claims until the court grants further approval, and without requiring the posting of a bond. It also sets monetary limitations and imposes specific restraints on compromising any legal actions or judgments involving the decedent’s estate unless the Surrogate or another appropriate court authorizes it. www.FormsWorkflow.com