Renouncing Executor Role Explained

Summary

Renunciation of appointment means formally declining the executor role and nominating another, like the chief court administrator, as the personal representative. If you are named in the will, you generally have the highest priority and may not need a Consent, Renunciation & Waiver (CRW) form. Verify with the Hawaii probate court to ensure compliance with local requirements. Contact both New Jersey and Hawaii courts for guidance on handling the estate in both jurisdictions.

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but i am not renouncing my appointment, why is the clerk asking me to sign this?
It sounds like there might be a misunderstanding or an error in the documents provided.
- Verify with the clerk why the Renunciation of Appointment form is included.
- Confirm if it is necessary for your petition.
- It might be standard in some cases, but clarification from the court is essential.
Would you like information on how to contact a local probate court for further clarification?
i have some clarification. The complete sentence is this, "the undersigned (me, executor) does hereby renounce appointment as such executor and nominate and request the Appointment of the chief court administrator of the above court (hawaii) as personal representative of said estate." What does this mean?
This complete sentence means that you, as the designated executor, are formally declining (renouncing) your role as the executor. You are also nominating the chief court administrator of the specified court in Hawaii to act as the personal representative for the estate instead.
- Verify with the clerk why this form is required for your situation.
- Confirm if renouncing is necessary for your petition.
Would you like information on how to contact a local probate court in New Jersey for additional guidance?
Let me type the entire letter: In view of the fact that the estate of the decedent named above does not exceed $*,* in value, [checkbox not checked] the executor named in the document alleged to be the last will and testament of said decedent does hereby [checkbox checked] the undersigned does hereby, [checkbox checked] renounce appointment as such executor and nominate and request the [checkbox not checked] renounce priority as personal representative and nominate and request the [checkbox not checked] concur in the nomination and. 'appointment of the chief court administrator of the above court as personal representative of said estate.'
It seems like there is some confusion regarding the forms you need to submit. Based on what you have described:
- You are being asked to renounce your appointment as executor and nominate the chief court administrator as the personal representative.
- This might be necessary due to specific requirements or misunderstandings in the document.
**Steps to Take:**
- **Verify with the court clerk** why this form is included and if it is necessary for your petition.
- **Confirm if renouncing** your appointment is required for your specific situation.
Would you like information on how to contact a local probate court in New Jersey for further assistance?
if i sign this the way it is, does that mean i am no longer the executor of my father's estate?
Yes, signing the Renunciation of Appointment form means you are formally declining your role as the executor and nominating the chief court administrator to act as the personal representative instead.
Would you like information on how to contact a local probate court in New Jersey for further assistance?
but the chief court administrator is the court of Hawaii, because there was property there, however the decedent lived in NJ and that is the court that assigned me as executor
It seems there's a conflict between the two jurisdictions. You might need to handle ancillary probate in Hawaii for the property there while maintaining your role in New Jersey.
- Verify with both New Jersey and Hawaii courts if renouncing is required.
- Confirm if you can maintain your executor role for the New Jersey estate.
Would you like information on how to contact the probate courts in New Jersey and Hawaii for further assistance?
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New Jersey Superior Court - Probate Part


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Market Street, Trenton, NJ *
Website: www.njcourts.gov

Hawaii Circuit Court - Probate


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI *
Website: www.courts.state.hi.us

Contact both courts to clarify your situation and understand the requirements for handling the estate in both jurisdictions.
found this on the hawaii count website, what does this mean? Consent, Renunciation & Waiver (CRW) *. Does the petition name the person with the highest priority to be appointed? Yes No *. If “No,” list or attach a list of the names of those persons who have higher or equal priority with the proposed PR, and whether their consent, renunciation and waiver (CRW) have been obtained and filed
It appears that the Hawaii court is ensuring that the person being appointed as the personal representative (PR) has the highest priority. If not, they need a list of those with higher or equal priority and their consent, renunciation, and waiver (CRW) forms.
- Verify if you are the person with the highest priority.
- List others with equal or higher priority if necessary and obtain their CRW forms.
Would you like more information on contacting the Hawaii probate court for further guidance?
what does "highest priority" mean?
"Highest priority" refers to the person who has the legal right to be appointed as the personal representative of an estate. This hierarchy is generally defined by state law and typically includes:
- The person named in the will.
- The surviving spouse or domestic partner.
- Adult children of the decedent.
- Other close relatives.
Would you like more information on contacting the Hawaii probate court for further guidance?
if i was named in the will and want to remain executor, does that mean i dont need the CRW?
As the named executor in the will, you generally have the highest priority to serve as the personal representative. Therefore, you typically would not need a Consent, Renunciation & Waiver (CRW) form from others.
- Confirm this with the Hawaii probate court to ensure compliance with local requirements.

Would you like more information on contacting the Hawaii probate court for verification?
yes
~Hawaii Circuit Court - Probate
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI *
Website: www.courts.state.hi.us

Contact them to confirm if, as the named executor, you need the CRW form.