If you've recently filed for probate in California, you've likely noticed your phone ringing more often. Here is why it's happening and how to address it.
Probate marketing is a highly automated business. Investors and solicitors use software that monitors court "new filing" feeds daily. Within 48 hours of your case number being assigned, your name and the property address are on dozens of spreadsheets across the country.
These callers are often aggressive because they want to reach you before you've hired a team or decided what to do with the property. They are looking for a "quick deal" that rarely favors the heirs.
While you cannot completely hide the fact that a probate case exists, there ARE specific ways to limit how much of your personal contact information is easily accessible in the initial filings.
Most people simply fill out the court forms using their home address and personal cell phone number because that’s what the form asks for. This is what the scrapers want. There are alternative approaches that comply with court rules while keeping your personal lines clear.
If you are tired of the interruptions and want to know how to set up a "buffer" between your family and the solicitors, let's talk. There are strategies most people don't realize are available until after the damage is done.