PROBATE In layman terms, it means the will certified by the court of law. It can be used to get the will authenticated by the court of law. It cannot be granted to a person of unsound mind or minor or association of person. Although it can be granted to a company which satisfies the rules prescribed in the notification as per the Official Gazette by State government. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION This phrase is used in the Hindu Succession Act. It is widely used in cases where a person dies intestate, in other words, without executing any document like will, etc. It can be applied by the beneficiary of the deceased which after obtaining the same from the court becomes entitled just like the executor in case of a will. It cannot be granted to any person who is a minor or person of unsound mind or an association of person unless it is a company which satisfies the rules prescribed in the notification as per the Official Gazette by State government. Underlying dif...