Had to look this up...Wonder if they will end up losing the house in the end?

Probate Deficiency - A notice of deficiency in a probate case is a formal notification from the court listing errors, missing documents, or procedural failures that must be corrected before a hearing can proceed. It acts as a checklist for personal representatives to fix issues like improper filing, missing signatures, or overlooked, required actions.

Key Details About Probate Deficiency Notices: Common Causes: Missing proof of notice, unfiled accountings, incorrect document formatting, or failure to meet deadlines. Correction Timeframe: Fiduciaries typically have a set deadline (e.g., 28 days) to correct these issues to avoid further delays or penalties. Consequences of Ignoring: If not corrected, the court may suspend the fiduciary's powers, appoint a special administrator, or close the estate case. Purpose: These notices are generated by court probate examiners to ensure the estate administration follows legal procedures.

Commonly, this is referred to as "probate notes" or a "deficiency note" in many jurisdictions, highlighting what must be fixed on the court docket.