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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">I would be concerned about a breach of attorney/client confidentiality by having the court read something you are communicating to your client and what your prior
communications have been. You could be setting your own client (person) up for sanctions. I had a similar situation and spoke with an ethics expert, Professor Dave Boerner, if still available. As it turned out, I filed a sealed direct letter to the Commissioner
who was handling matters. I know that this does not help with fees but it is a consideration.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Dalynne Singleton<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 19, 2015 1:03 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] PR removal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Write a succinct letter of what the PR needs to do to get up to speed in the probate. This goes a long way in front of the court. Reiterate when you have told
the PR to do things in the past, as a reminder. The PR may agree to do what is necessary or not.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Send a copy of your current fees/costs bill as well. The sister will be making a motion to remove the PR. Go through what that requires in your letter to the
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">The RCW is quite specific. Then, immediately file your attorney’s lien for fees/costs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">I have had to remove a few PRs and can share motion with your along with attorney lien if you need sample.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jim Doran<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 19, 2015 12:29 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Real Property Section <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Role Confusion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">I represent the Personal Representative in a standard probate with real property. The personal representative was appointed but over the past two years has refused to marshall
the assets and do what he is supposed to do. The property nearly went through a tax foreclosure and one of the other heirs saved it.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">I have pushed and prompted the PR do get with the program but he has no intention of doing his job because he is living rent free in the decedent's home, his mother's home. Now
the sister has hired an attorney to have the PR replaced unless he gets his job done. The present PR is upset and wants to fire me. Of course, the estate owes me a few thousand dollars that the current PR refuses to pay because I do not have a magic bullet
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">What is a lawyer to do in this situation. I represent the PR not the man personally. Do I have to withdraw?
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">As for the unpaid fees, there must be some sort of billing pleading or lien that I can file to protect my own interest in getting paid.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:jim@doranlegal.com" target="_blank">jim@doranlegal.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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