Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Derek Drafs.
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August 5, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Bellingham
- Case #
- 26-4-00179-37
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim within 30 days of receiving notice or by August 5, 2026.
- 2
Contact the Administrator
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- 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to present claims against a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You have 30 days after notice or four months from the first publication date to file a claim.
- Who is the administrator of the estate?
- The administrator of the estate is Leslie Nason.
- Where should I send my claim?
- Claims should be sent to the Elder Law Offices of Meyers, Neubeck & Hulford, P.S.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR
WHATCOM COUNTY
In re the Estate of:
DEREK DRAFS,
Deceased.
Cause No. 26-4-00179-37
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator 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 administrator or the administrator'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 probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the administrator 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 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.
Date of First Publication:
April 5th, 2026
Name of Administrator:
LESLIE NASON
Attorneys for Administrator:
David M. Neubeck, WSBA #31321
Sara LC Hulford, WSBA #52098
Todd L. Sliva, WSBA #54298
Address for Mailing or Service:
Elder Law Offices of
Meyers, Neubeck & Hulford, P.S.
2828 Northwest Avenue
Bellingham WA 98225-2335
Telephone: (360) 647-8846
Facsimile: (360) 647-8854
IPL0327218
Apr 5,12,19 2026