Sometimes an estate administration attorney's role is simply dictated by the probate court rules. Nothing out of the ordinary.
But in the modern age of social media, a decedent's information can exist long after death. And that can provide for additional advice for the decedent's family and the fiduciary.
For example, on Facebook, members often get updates on a friend's birthday or if you haven't spoken with someone in a long time. Well, what if that friend is deceased? It can be awkward for some but downright jarring and emotional for others.
Facebook has made it relatively easy to "memorialize" a decedent's account. You can still post to the wall, but no longer will awkward reminders get sent out to friends and family.
