Hey guys - I have worked probates for about 8 years. I love this niche. You don't know how long the person has been deceased when the executor/ administrator actually opens the probate. It may be as long as 9 months to a year so I start mailing when they file the probate. That is an indication that they are ready to move forward and that is when I start mailing. These folks are ready when they finally get mentally ready to tackle the task. I only use white computer generated letters.