By failing to adequately communicate to the first client the status of the probate estate, the respondent violated Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.4(a)(3). By failing to enter into a written fee agreement with the second client or communicate the scope of the representation and basis or rate of the fee in writing within a reasonable time after commencing the representation, the respondent violated Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.5(b).
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