In a petition for probate of a will, can the court dismiss the petition for failure to allege earnest efforts toward a compromise?

In a petition for probate of a will, can the court dismiss the petition for failure to allege earnest efforts toward a compromise?

• A. Yes.
• B. No; the requirement applies only to ordinary civil actions, not to probate proceedings.
• C. Yes, but only if there is an ongoing civil action.
• D. No; but the court may stay proceedings.

Answer: (B)