Notice to creditors regarding claims against the estate of Merry E. Reavis.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Bellingham
- Case #
- 26-4-00293-37
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the notice
Understand the deadlines and requirements for filing a claim against the estate.
- 2
Prepare your claim
Draft your claim and ensure it meets the legal requirements outlined in the notice.
- 3
File your claim
Submit your claim to the court and send a copy to the executor by August 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a probate notice to creditors?
- It informs creditors of a deceased person's estate about how to file claims.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You have 30 days after notice or four months from the first publication date.
- Who is the executor of the estate?
- James William Reavis is the appointed executor for Merry E. Reavis's estate.
- Where should I send my claim?
- Claims should be sent to the executor or their attorney at the provided address.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom ESTATE OF: Merry E. Reavis Deceased. NO. 26-4-00293-37 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The person named below has been appointed Executor of this estate. Any person having a 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 Executor or the Executor'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 Executor 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 notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. Executor: James William Reavis Date of filing copy of notice to creditors: April 14, 2026 Date of first publication: April 16, 2026 Address for Mailing or Service: 2115 Barkley Blvd, Suite 101, Bellingham WA 98226 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: WhatcomCounty Superior Court, Cause No. 26-4-00293-37 Ian P. McCurdy Attorney for Executor of the Estate of Merry E. Reavis IPL0331573 Apr 16,23,30 2026