Authority vs Control
Why Probate Feels Personal When It Isn’t
Authority often feels like power. In probate, it is a responsibility.
Personal Representatives may feel constrained, questioned, or overridden. This is not personal. It is structural.
The court limits discretion to protect beneficiaries and prevent mismanagement. Control is intentionally restrained.
Understanding this distinction reduces family conflict and personal frustration.
Probate is not about autonomy. It is about stewardship.