The big issue sometimes in probate, is whether or not you should advise or encourage litigation. Many things such as seeking the removal of a trustee, demanding accountings, trying to dissolve the trust, etc. may all be legally justified- BUT not worth it. The battle must be worth the spoils. There’s $1000+ worth of advice alone. Sometimes, however, the will justifies taking action, in order perhaps to get things moving. Victory is less important than provoking action, leading to finalization. One thing to consider in making your trust or will: Selecting THE OFFICE to be the one helping the personal representative navigate the potential nightmare of greedy relatives, amazing how they always seem to surface.
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