The Missouri Application of Surviving Spouse for Refusal of Letters is a formal document used by a surviving spouse to reject the appointment of an executor or administrator for their deceased spouse’s estate. This application is used in the event that the surviving spouse does not want to accept the responsibility of administering the estate. The document outlines the reasons why the surviving spouse wishes to refuse letters and must be signed before a notary public or other authorized official. There are two types of Missouri Application of Surviving Spouse For Refusal of Letters: 1) the Refusal of Letters of Administration and 2) the Refusal of Letters of Executor ship. The Refusal of Letters of Administration is used when the surviving spouse does not want to be responsible for administering the estate, such as handling the decedent’s debts, making sure the taxes are paid, and distributing the assets. The Refusal of Letters of Executor ship is used when the surviving spouse does not want to be responsible for executing the decedent’s will, such as collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing the estate’s assets according to the will.