do i need a lawyer to get a letter of testamentary 
typically a lawyer or attorney is necessary to get a letter of testamentary during the probate process particularly if there are multiple beneficiaries however laws can vary depending on each state and in some cases a non attorney may be allowed to manage the probate process for a deceased person the bottom linea testamentary trust can be an effective estate planning and wealth management tool that help ensure a person s beneficiaries receive the assets they re entitled to after the person has passed away however there are many types of trusts available and it s important to contact an expert such as an attorney or financial professional to determine what type of trust is best for specific financial circumstances 