How do you relinquish rights as an executor?
In most states, the named executor may give up the right to be executor by signing what is called a “Renunciation” of the right to serve. A formal document like that is preferrable, however in some instances there may be a problematic executor who just refuses to do anything, even sign the renunciation. In that situation some states might accept a letter or require the alternate executor to give the named executor some notice that he or she is applying to be appoiinted. Depending on the procedure used in that particular state probate court, the alternate will be appointed when the named executor fails to reply.
