What is a waiver of citation renunciation and consent to appoint administrator form?
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What is a waiver of citation renunciation and consent to appoint administrator form?
I received a letter from a lawyer out of state stating that the surviving spouse of my recently departed father wishes for me to sign a Waiver of Citation, Renunciation and Consent to Appointment of Administrator. By signing this form what does that mean in way of any potential inheritance I may be entitled to. I have been estranged from my father for many years.
Asked on August 12, 2011 Texas
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Essentially you would be waiving your rights to notice of the letters and notices involved in the administration of this estate. If you feel you would be waiving your rights under any wills your father had, or waiving your right to get what should be lawfully yours as his surviving son, then you should not sign this form. Further, consider whether you wish to contest his surviving spouse being named the administrator of the estate. You may wish to contact an attorney in the state in which your father passed and probate was opened to protect your potential inheritances or rights if you feel your father's estate was substantial. Never waive your right to notice of such matters.
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