About Renunciation of Right and Power of Administration
Allows a person to formally renounce their right and power of administration over a deceased person's estate.
When you'd use it: File when an appointed or eligible administrator wishes to decline or refuse their right to administer an estate.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Renunciation of Right and Power of Administration is published as a PDF by the Delaware courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Verified official PDF
Download Renunciation of Right and Power of Administration (PDF) →
Source: kentcountyde.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Renunciation of Right and Power of Administration in Delaware
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Renunciation of Right and Power of Administration when file when an appointed or eligible administrator wishes to decline or refuse their right to administer an estate. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Delaware probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Renunciation of Right and Power of Administration carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Renunciation of Right and Power of Administration to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Delaware county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).