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<DIV>Second Mr. Spencer. I don’t do much probate and perhaps get impatient
too quickly, but an expression of exasperation and a deadline on withdrawal
works miracles. </DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=jamess@brothershenderson.com
href="mailto:jamess@brothershenderson.com">James W. Spencer</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, March 13, 2019 2:57 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com
href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv</A>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [WSBAPT] Client Gone Radio Silent (not a
sub-mariner)</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Greetings Brent:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>As the creditor claim period has ended (and your address is
no longer needed for service), I would send the client a letter by email and
both regular and certified mail indicating that you intend to withdraw on X date
if you do not hear from her. If you don’t hear from her, withdraw. If you don’t,
and litigation pops up for any reason (waste, breach of fiduciary duty, etc. all
come to mind), you could find yourself stuck in the matter as the estate’s
attorney, and if there is anything left on her fee advance, bills could rack up
quickly and you may have difficulty getting paid.<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>I’ve done this with a couple clients just in the past week.
Both called to schedule appointments once I threatened to withdraw. In both
cases, they will need to have a clear plan of action to complete the estate if
they want me to stay on. The risk of hanging out as the estate attorney where
there’s a wayward PR is, in my opinion, just too high.<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Good luck!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>-James<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white">James W. Spencer<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Brothers & Henderson, P.S.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white">2722 Eastlake Avenue East, Suite
200<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white">Seattle, Washington
98102<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white">Phone: (206) 324-4300
x106<o:p></o:p></P>
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style="COLOR: black">e-mail: </SPAN><A
href="mailto:jamess@brothershenderson.com">jamess@brothershenderson.com</A><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>From:</B> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com
<wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> <B>On Behalf Of </B>Brent
Williams-Ruth<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, March 13, 2019 10:51 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
<wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><BR><B>Subject:</B> [WSBAPT] Client Gone Radio
Silent (not a sub-mariner)<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Have a client (surviving
spouse) of a very simple and easy probate. Opened, did initial paperwork,
notice period, then the wait. Completed notice period, ready to proceed
forward - client has fallen off RADAR. Not returning calls. Non-responsive
to letters sent via e-mail or USPS. I have not tried sending
something certified - but since this is a first for me, I thought I would check
in with y'all to see what you do when someone just stops responding.
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">It has been about two
months. Not trying to collect any money (she paid retainer). Simply want
to verify that all notice elements were done and get the Declaration
Ascertaining Creditors returned so we can begin the final part of the process.
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Thank
you!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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