What is a probate notice?

A probate notice informs creditors about the estate of a deceased person.

How do I file a claim against an estate?

Claims must be served to the personal representative and filed with the court.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

Claims must be filed within 30 days of notice or four months from publication.

Notice to creditors regarding claims against the estate of Estus K. Powell.

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Published: Apr 21, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Probate
Case #: 26-4-00198-29

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What to do next

1
Review the notice
Read the probate notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
2
Prepare your claim
Draft your claim and ensure it meets the requirements outlined in RCW 11.40.070.
3
File your claim
Submit your claim to the personal representative and file the original with the court.

Frequently asked questions

What is a probate notice?: A probate notice informs creditors about the estate of a deceased person.
How do I file a claim against an estate?: Claims must be served to the personal representative and filed with the court.
What is the deadline to file a claim?: Claims must be filed within 30 days of notice or four months from publication.

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Full Notice Text

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of ESTUS K. POWELL, Deceased. 

No. 26-4-00198-29
 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS 
(RCW 11.40.030)

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the clai