How does a clerk handle a Renunciation by an executor?

• A. The clerk notes renunciation, clears appointment, and guides the matter to appoint another fiduciary or vacate the petition.
• B. The clerk files a motion to invalidate renunciation.
• C. The clerk immediately closes the estate.
• D. The clerk requires the executor to reapply.

Answer: (A)

When an executor renounces, the clerk’s role is to officially record the renunciation, release the executor from any duties, and steer the case toward the next step. That means clearing the current appointment and guiding the matter to either appoint another fiduciary to handle the estate or vacate the petition so the court can address substitution or closure as the situation requires. This keeps the administration moving and ensures there is someone authorized to manage the assets, debts, and probate duties.

The other options don’t fit because a Renunciation isn’t something the clerk challenges or voids with a motion, nor does it cause immediate closure of the estate. It also isn’t a step where the executor must reapply; instead, a new fiduciary would be sought or the petition adjusted so another administrator can take over.