About Renunciation of Right and Power of Administration
Allows a person entitled to administer an estate to formally renounce their right and power of administration.
When you'd use it: When an heir, executor, or other person who has a right to administer a deceased person's estate wishes to decline that responsibility.
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:
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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 when an heir, executor, or other person who has a right to administer a deceased person's estate wishes to decline that responsibility. 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).