If you wish to renounce your right to be an estate trustee for an estate with a will, you will have to complete a Form 74.11 Renunciation of Right to a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (or Succeeding Estate Trustee) with a Will Form. Your Neighbourhood Notary can help witness the signing of this form and notarize it.
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What If You Do Not Want to be an Estate Trustee?
Being an estate trustee is a huge time consuming responsibility that should not be undertaken lightly. There are many reasons why you may want to renounce your right to be an estate trustee (if named in the will). These include:
Form 74.11 Renunciation of Right to a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (or Succeeding Estate Trustee) with a Will
For those named in the will of a deceased who do not want to be an estate trustee, no explanation needs to be provided when renouncing. The individual who wishes to renounce the appointment must do so before probate has been granted for the estate. They must complete Form 74.11 under the Rules of Civil Procedure, this form is called a “Renunciation of Right to a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (or Succeeding Estate Trustee) With a Will”). Form 74.11 must be signed before a witness. You may wish to have your form notarized in front of a notary public. Neighbourhood Notary can help witness the signing of this form and notarize it. |
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