Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Renunciation of Administration & Waiver of Process

I received a letter from an attorney that requests that I sign a Renunciation of Administration and Waiver of Process in reference to my father's will. I have no desire to participate in this matter, including not signing this document. I am very disinterested in having any ties, legal or otherwise, with the decedent and the other heirs. What are the legal consequences of my taking no action? If I am legally required to take action, is there a legal method for me to show disinterest that does not require that I sign this document?


Asked on 2/23/06, 12:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Norman Nadel Norman Nadel, Esq.

Re: Renunciation of Administration & Waiver of Process

You are not required to sign any document of the nature you described.

If you fail to sign the document, you will be served with a Citation (similar to a Complaint in a Civil Action) and this brings you under the jurisdiction of the Surrogate's Court.

If you then fail to take any action, the matter will proceed without your participation and you will have forfeited your right to object to the Will or Administration proceeding.

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Answered on 2/23/06, 12:34 pm


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