How do you decline an inheritance?

How do you decline an inheritance?

You make your disclaimer in writing. Your inheritance disclaimer specifically says that you refuse to accept the assets in question and that this refusal is irrevocable, meaning it can’t be changed. You disclaim the assets within nine months of the death of the person you inherited them from.

What is a renunciation of inheritance?

In the law of inheritance, wills and trusts, a disclaimer of interest (also called a renunciation) is an attempt by a person to renounce their legal right to benefit from an inheritance (either under a will or through intestacy) or through a trust. A disclaimer of interest is irrevocable.

Can you refuse something willed to you?

When you receive an inheritance, via a will, such as a house or cash, or as a beneficiary of an IRA or 401(k), or an estate, you can say thanks, but no thanks, and refuse it by disclaiming. The inheritance then passes to the next beneficiary, altogether bypassing the person who disclaims.