Notice to creditors regarding claims against the estates of James and Sheila Atwater.
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Deadline · claims deadline
August 19, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Bellingham
- Case #
- 26-4-00304-37
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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
Submit your claim
Send your claim to Cheryl Atwater or Joshua W. Fox by the deadline.
- 4
Contact the attorney
Call Belcher Swanson Law Firm at (360) 734-6390 for any questions regarding the process.
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 personal representative?
- Cheryl Atwater is the appointed personal representative for the estates.
- Where should I send my claim?
- Claims should be sent to the personal representative or their attorney at the provided address.
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Full Notice Text
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In Re the Estate of: JAMES R. ATWATER, Deceased, And In Re the Estate of: SHEILA GAIL ATWATER, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00304-37 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 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 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 with the later of: (1) 30 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 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 19, 2026 Personal Representative: Cheryl Atwater, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Joshua W. Fox, WSBA #44147 Address for Mailing or Service: BELCHER SWANSON LAW FIRM, P.L.L.C. 900 Dupont Street Bellingham, Washington 98225 Phone: (360) 734-6390 Fax: (360) 671-0753 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: WHATCOM COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CAUSE NUMBER: 26-4-00304-37 IPL0332200 Apr 19,26,May 3 2026