| The option is always up to you. However, it is a bad | | | | doing. |
| idea to waive notice in probate. Under the rules, heirs | | | | Often, representatives do not intend to make a |
| and legatees are permitted to consent to the | | | | mistake, but mistakes can happen anyway. By |
| appointment of a representative and then waive notice | | | | receiving notice of every event in probate, you have |
| of hearings on the petition, rights to require formal | | | | the ability to take an active role. Information such as |
| proof of the Will and to contest the admission or denial | | | | listing a property with a real estate agent or letting it sit |
| of admission of the Will to probate, and notice of rights | | | | as a FSBO for a year is imperative for heirs and |
| in independent administration. | | | | legatees to be aware of. |
| Typically, probate matters involve family members | | | | Representatives can not waive your notice rights for |
| who are also dealing with the loss of a loved one. To | | | | you and will not take issue with you wanting to be |
| prevent family members from becoming long term | | | | notified. Understanding that everyone deals with death |
| litigants be open and upfront with one another. | | | | differently does not change your need to ensure your |
| Knowledge is a powerful tool. Even in situations that | | | | loved ones intentions are honored. The best way for |
| involve family, keeping informed is important. It is a | | | | heir and legatees to honor their loved ones is to hold |
| simple task to require notification of events. It is a | | | | onto their rights and not waive notice. |
| difficult task to recreate the past to correct a wrong | | | | |