Renunciation of Administration (Intestate)

What this form is for

• • Use when you have been asked to administer an intestate estate but don't want to
• • Use if you don't have the time or capacity to handle estate administration
• • Use if you believe someone else is more suitable to administer the estate
• • Use if you are not a close relative of the deceased (as required by law)
• • Use if you have a conflict of interest that would prevent fair administration

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is typically no strict deadline for submitting this form, but it should be submitted promptly after being asked to act as administrator to avoid being considered to have accepted the role.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all sections filled in
• • All personal details are accurate and match identification
• • Form is signed in the presence of a witness if required
• • Copy of identification documents provided if requested
• • Correct fee paid if applicable
• • Form submitted to the appropriate probate registry

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the Renunciation of Administration (Intestate) form from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with your personal details and relationship to the deceased
3. 3Sign the form in the presence of a witness if required
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant District Probate Registry
5. 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
6. 6Notify any interested parties of your renunciation if appropriate

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to intestate estates (no will)
• • Renunciation may not be possible if you have already begun administering the estate
• • The Courts Service may require a valid reason for renunciation
• • There may be restrictions on who can renounce based on their relationship to the deceased