About Renunciation of Right to Administer
Allows heirs or other parties entitled to administer an estate to renounce their right to do so and consent to administration by another person.
When you'd use it: When an heir or person entitled to Letters of Administration wishes to decline the position and authorize another named individual to administer the estate instead.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Renunciation of Right to Administer is published as a PDF by the Missouri 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: courts.mo.gov
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Renunciation of Right to Administer in Missouri
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Renunciation of Right to Administer when when an heir or person entitled to Letters of Administration wishes to decline the position and authorize another named individual to administer the estate instead. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Missouri 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 to Administer 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 to Administer to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Missouri county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).