About Renunciation
Allows a named heir, executor, or fiduciary to formally renounce their right to administer an estate and request that letters of administration be issued to another party.
When you'd use it: When a person entitled to serve as executor or administrator wishes to decline the role and designate an alternative administrator.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Renunciation is published as a PDF by the Pennsylvania 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
Source: pacourts.us
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Renunciation in Pennsylvania
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Renunciation (RW-06) when a person entitled to serve as executor or administrator wishes to decline the role and designate an alternative administrator. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Pennsylvania 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 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 to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Pennsylvania county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).