An Attorney Practices in Estate Planning and Probate

An attorney practices in estate planning and probate. Six months ago, the attorney completed his representation of the executor of a probate estate, and the probate closing statement was filed. Today, the executor contacts the attorney's paralegal and, during the conversation, admits that he hid certain assets of the estate (total value, $1,000) so he could keep them. What, if any, obligations does the paralegal's employer have under the Model Rules?

A) To inform the probate court of the assets.
B) To encourage the executor to disclose the assets.
C) To report the theft to the police.
D) The paralegal's employer has no obligation.

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