I am a co-heir of an estate managed by one of his clients. After my brother died, his half sister strong armed her way to being executor of his estate. He had no will. No one except her nephews approved but the the Pierce County Courts decided that she was the only one with an attorney, Hammermaster, and that she could be executor under the courts "guidance". That was over 2 years ago. I know because we still have my brothers blind, formerly extremely obese (causing blindness) Labrador.
The other day I drove by his property on my way back from a work meeting. The property was obviously sold and had been sold for some time as the old house was removed and a new one in its place. It would take some time to do this as the house had been owned by hoarders for generations.
When we tried to contact Hammermaster about this, we were told, rudely, it wasn't our business.
I think both the executor and Hammermaster are going to be unhappy soon. In Washington State, it's the executors responsibility to keep the other heirs informed of all matters of the estate. Two and a half years of radio silence with the attorneys office basically assisting in that break of contract is ridiculous.
The Piece County Courts should rent me a parking spot because I'm going to be a dog with a bone. I recommend this law office advise their client to follow the law, and soon.