Did I Give Up My Inheritance by Signing a Renunciation? | NC

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Q: Did signing a renunciation mean I gave up my inheritance or only my right to serve as estate administrator? A: Usually, signing a renunciation in probate gives up only the right to serve as estate administrator, not the right to inherit. The key is the exact wording of the document. If it only says you renounce, waive, or decline the right to qualify or serve as administrator, it affects who…