The easiest way to create distrust in probate is silence. The second easiest is inconsistent updates. Beneficiaries do not need to be involved in every minor task, but they do need confidence that the process is being…
The easiest way to create distrust in probate is silence. The second easiest is inconsistent updates.
Beneficiaries do not need to be involved in every minor task, but they do need confidence that the process is being handled properly. Regular factual updates usually work best: what has happened, what is outstanding, what decisions are needed and what the likely next steps are.
Probate becomes much calmer when communication is steady, neutral and predictable.
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