Document background
The Letter of Nomination of Executor is a vital estate planning instrument in Australian succession law that allows an individual to formally designate who will handle their estate administration after their passing. This document becomes particularly important when someone wishes to make or update their executor nomination without creating or modifying their entire will. It must comply with the relevant state or territory legislation, including the Succession Act and Probate and Administration Act. The letter typically includes the nominator's details, the nominated executor's information, clear nomination language, and proper execution with witnesses. While not as comprehensive as a will, the Letter of Nomination of Executor serves as clear evidence of the nominator's wishes regarding estate administration and can be especially useful in situations where the executor named in the will is no longer available or suitable.
