What does an executor of an estate need to change the locks on a
property?  Asked 8 months ago - Cleveland, OH  Does an executor
of an estate need the official letter from the court designating
them as such, before changing the locks on a property to secure
it?  Attorney answers (3)    1. Contributor Level 12
Lawyers agree      Answered . If you're the executor of the
owner's estate, you shouldn't have any trouble doing so
unofficially but just to be safe, it's better to get the letters
of authority from the probate court first. If it's a security
issue, how about contacting the local police and asking them if
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2. Contributor Level 10       Lawyer agrees      Answered . I
agree with Mr Reynolds. It is probably better to get the letter
of authority by opening the estate in probate court, but if you
are the named executor in the will and it is a matter of
securing estate property