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The Letter of Administration Form is a critical legal document used in Philippine probate proceedings when a person dies intestate (without a will) or when there is no executor named in the will. This document is filed with the appropriate Regional Trial Court and must comply with Rule 78 of the Rules of Court of the Philippines. The form serves as a formal petition requesting the court to grant someone (usually a family member or interested party) the legal authority to administer the deceased's estate. It must include comprehensive information about the deceased person, their assets, known debts, and potential heirs. The Letter of Administration Form is particularly important in the Philippine legal context as it helps ensure proper estate administration and protects the interests of all parties involved, including creditors and beneficiaries. The document typically requires supporting documentation such as the death certificate, inventory of assets, and proof of relationship to the deceased.

1. Petition Header: Includes court information, case number, and title of the petition

2. Petitioner Information: Full details of the person requesting to be appointed as administrator, including their relationship to the deceased

3. Deceased's Information: Details about the deceased person including full name, date and place of death, and last place of residence

4. Jurisdiction Statement: Statement establishing the court's jurisdiction based on the deceased's residence or location of assets

5. Estate Details: Description of the known assets and estimated value of the estate

6. Heirs and Next of Kin: List of all known heirs, their relationships to the deceased, ages, and addresses

7. Grounds for Administration: Explanation of why administration is necessary and why the petitioner should be appointed

8. Prayer/Request: Formal request to the court for the issuance of Letters of Administration

9. Verification and Certification: Sworn statement of the petitioner and certification against forum shopping