Document background
The Letter To Renounce Executorship is a crucial document in Malaysian estate administration when an appointed executor wishes to step down from their responsibilities. This document is necessary when someone named as an executor in a will decides they are unable or unwilling to act in this capacity, whether due to personal circumstances, conflict of interest, or other reasons. It must be prepared in accordance with Malaysian law, particularly the Probate and Administration Act 1959, and filed with the High Court of Malaysia. The letter serves as a formal record that the executor has not intermeddled with the estate and wishes to be discharged from their duties. This renunciation must be made before any significant steps are taken in administering the estate, as acting in the role of executor may prevent later renunciation.
