[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Probate Court of Hennepin County] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Initiation of Probate Proceedings and Renunciation of Executor ship Dear [Probate Court Clerk/Registrar], RE: Estate of [Deceased Person's Full Name] [Probate File Number, if available] I am writing to initiate probate proceedings for the estate of [Deceased Person's Full Name] in Hennepin County, Minnesota. I previously agreed to act as the executor of the estate; however, due to unforeseen circumstances and personal reasons, I must formally renounce my role as the executor. Please find enclosed the necessary documents to initiate probate proceedings and renounce my executor ship: 1. Completed Petition for Probate and Appointment of Personal Representative form, providing accurate details about the deceased and their estate. 2. Certified copy of the death certificate of the deceased, demonstrating their passing. 3. Original Last Will and Testament of the deceased, if available, along with any codicils or amendments. 4. Any additional supporting documents, such as an Affidavit of Warship or Affidavit of Domicile, if applicable. 5. A copy of this letter as my formal renunciation of executor ship. I request that the probate court review and recognize my renunciation as the executor of this estate. I understand that by renouncing my executor ship, the court will need to appoint an alternate personal representative for the estate. Furthermore, I kindly ask that the court provide me with the necessary instructions and documents to facilitate this transition smoothly. Furthermore, I authorize the court to disclose any relevant information or documents pertaining to the probate proceedings to the newly appointed personal representative to ensure the efficient administration of the estate. Please feel free to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address] for any additional information or documents required to initiate the probate proceedings promptly. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your assistance in guiding me through the process of renunciation and the appointment of a new personal representative for the estate. Yours sincerely, [Your Full Name] [Your Signature] Enclosures: — Petition for Probate and Appointment of Personal Representative — Certified copy of DeatCertificateat— - Last Will and Testament — Supporting documents (if any— - Copy of this Letter of Renunciation.