About Renunciation/Nomination
Allows a person with priority for appointment of personal representative to nominate, renounce, or concur in the appointment of a personal representative in an estate.
When you'd use it: When an heir, next-of-kin, or other person with statutory priority wishes to nominate someone else, waive their own right to be appointed, or concur in another's appointment as personal representative.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Renunciation/Nomination is published as a PDF by the Maine 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: maineprobate.net
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Renunciation/Nomination in Maine
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Renunciation/Nomination (DE-407) when when an heir, next-of-kin, or other person with statutory priority wishes to nominate someone else, waive their own right to be appointed, or concur in another's appointment as personal representative. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Maine 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/Nomination 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/Nomination to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Maine county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).