[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Probate Clerk's Name] [Probate Clerk's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Initiation of Probate Proceedings — Renunciatioexecutoroshipsip Dear [Probate Clerk's Name], I am writing to initiate probate proceedings regarding the estate of [Name of the deceased], with date of death [Date of Death]. As the named executor in the Last Will and Testament of the deceased, I hereby renounce my appointment as the executor of the estate. I have carefully considered the responsibilities and duties associated with the role of an executor, and due to personal circumstances, I am unable to fulfill these obligations effectively. Therefore, I respectfully decline the appointment and request the court to consider an alternate executor for the estate. To formalize my renunciation, I have enclosed a notarized copy of my renunciation of executor ship, signed and dated accordingly. This letter, along with the attached document, serves as my formal renunciation. Additionally, I would like to propose [Name of Alternate Executor] as a suitable candidate to assume the role of executor for the estate. [Name of Alternate Executor] has the necessary qualifications and willingness to undertake the responsibilities associated with managing the estate and distributing assets according to the provisions stated in the Last Will and Testament. Please find the following documents enclosed in support of this application: 1. Notarized Renunciation of Executor ship by [Your Name] 2. Certified copy of the Last Will and Testament of the deceased 3. Death Certificate of the deceased 4. Proof of [Name of Alternate Executor]'s eligibility and consent to act as executor I kindly request that you schedule a hearing to review my renunciation and consider appointing [Name of Alternate Executor] as the executor of the estate. I am open to attending any necessary hearings or meetings to provide further information or clarify any concerns that may arise during this process. Please inform me of the date, time, and location of any required proceedings. If there are any additional documents or forms that I need to complete or any fees required to initiate this process, please let me know. I am keen to ensure that all necessary steps are taken promptly and in accordance with the laws and regulations governing probate proceedings in Houston, Texas. I appreciate your attention to this matter and your assistance in facilitating the smooth transition of executor ship for the estate. Should you require any further information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or via email at [Your Email Address]. Thank you for your prompt attention and support. Sincerely, [Your Name]