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The Missed Calls That Cost You Clients
Clients Call in Crisis After a Decedent’s Death—But You’re Not Available 24/7
When a decedent passes, families often call in emotional distress seeking immediate guidance on whether probate is required. In states like California, where probate is mandatory for estates exceeding $166,250 (2024 threshold), delays in contacting an estate planning attorney can result in missed deadlines for filing a petition with the probate court. Without timely intervention, the executor may fail to secure appointment, leading to the court appointing an administrator—often a stranger to the family. This delay can jeopardize the distribution of assets, especially when testamentary trusts must be established within 30 days of will validation.
Clients Wait Until After Death to Seek Help—Missing Critical Windows for Trust Administration
Over 85% of clients only contact an estate planning attorney after a death, missing the optimal window to initiate trust administration. For revocable trusts, the successor trustee must act within 14 days of the decedent’s passing to avoid asset freeze or tax penalties. In cases involving an irrevocable trust, failure to file Form 1041 (U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts) within 90 days can trigger IRS penalties. Delayed contact often leads to rushed consultations, missteps in executor appointments, and complications in will validation—especially when the decedent died intestate.
Administrative Tasks Drain Time from Critical Legal Work Like Probate Court Filings
Estate planning attorneys spend an average of 12 hours per week managing client follow-ups, confirming appointment times, and verifying beneficiary designations on retirement accounts and life insurance policies. These tasks are especially critical when determining whether assets bypass probate—such as jointly held real estate or payable-on-death (POD) accounts. Without accurate documentation, clients may unknowingly subject $50,000+ in assets to probate, increasing costs by 10–15% and extending the process by 6–12 months. Manual tracking leads to errors in executor role assignments and missed deadlines for filing a petition with the probate court.
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Answrr’s AI voice agent answers calls 24/7 with natural, empathetic conversation. It qualifies leads, books appointments into your calendar, and remembers every client’s situation—like whether they’re dealing with intestate succession, a revocable trust, or a testamentary trust. Your AI receptionist handles the first touchpoint with compassion, so you can focus on complex legal work.
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Capture Every Lead, Even After Hours
Our AI Voice Agent captures leads 24/7—answering emergency calls within seconds, even during holidays or after business hours. For example, a client in Texas called at 2:17 a.m. after a decedent’s sudden passing, asking whether probate was required. The AI confirmed the estate was valued at $78,000 (below the $100,000 small estate threshold), advised on the affidavit of heirship process, and booked a consultation within 15 minutes. This prevented the client from incurring unnecessary probate fees and ensured the executor could begin distributing assets within 30 days.
Book Appointments Instantly, No Phone Tag
The AI agent integrates with your calendar and instantly books appointments with real-time availability. For instance, a client in Florida called after the death of a parent with a revocable trust. The AI confirmed the successor trustee’s name, verified the trust document was on file, and scheduled a consultation within 10 minutes—ensuring the trust could be funded and the executor appointed before the 30-day window expired. This eliminated phone tag and allowed the attorney to focus on drafting trust amendments and filing the necessary forms with the probate court.
Handle Sensitive Cases with Confidence
The AI remembers critical details such as the type of trust (revocable or irrevocable), beneficiary designations, and executor roles. For example, when a client called about a decedent with a $2.3M estate, the AI recalled that life insurance proceeds were payable to a testamentary trust and that the beneficiary designation was outdated. It flagged this during the call and prompted the client to update the POD form—preventing a $180,000 asset from being subject to probate. This level of detail ensures no critical step is missed during the executor’s first meeting with the attorney.
Real Results from Real Businesses
“We lost over $150,000 in potential estate planning fees last year because we weren’t available after hours. Now, our AI agent answers calls 24/7—especially during weekends when families are dealing with a decedent’s death. One call came at 1:45 a.m. from a daughter in Ohio whose father had died intestate. The AI confirmed the estate was valued at $42,000, guided her through the small estate affidavit process, and booked a consultation with our probate attorney within 12 minutes. We closed the case in 28 days—well under the state’s 60-day deadline. This AI has become our first line of defense in estate crisis management.”
Linda Chen, Senior Partner, LegacyGuard Law Group
Managing Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Planning & Probate Lawyers
“After a client’s father passed in Georgia, the family called us at 8:30 p.m. They didn’t know whether to file for probate or use the small estate affidavit. Our AI agent asked about the decedent’s assets, confirmed the estate was under $50,000, and immediately scheduled a consultation. The attorney was able to file the affidavit the next morning and distribute assets within 21 days. Without the AI, we would’ve missed the call and lost the client. Now, we’re capturing 40% more leads from after-hours emergencies—especially from seniors and adult children managing estates across state lines.”
David Turner, Founding Attorney, Southern Legacy Trust & Probate
Founder & Lead Estate Planning Attorney, Estate Planning & Probate Lawyers
“Setting up Answrr took less than 8 minutes. The AI asked about our services—revocable trusts, probate avoidance, guardianship for minors—and now it handles 60% of our inbound calls. Last month, a client called from New York after her mother’s death, asking about a revocable trust. The AI remembered her previous consultation, confirmed the successor trustee was named, and scheduled a follow-up to review the trust funding status. We avoided a $22,000 probate fee by ensuring the trust was properly funded. This AI isn’t just a receptionist—it’s a trust compliance assistant.”
Rachel Kim, Owner & Managing Attorney, Family Legacy Legal Group
Owner & Managing Attorney, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm, Estate Planning & Probate Lawyers
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