Probate — Chelan (26-4-00135-04)
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This is a Notice to Creditors for the estate of Michael S. Skaar in Chelan County. Creditors must present claims against the decedent within statutorily specified timeframes or lose the right to make a claim against the estate.
Key Takeaways
- Claims must be presented per RCW 11.40.070
- Deadline is later of 30 days after notice or four months after first publication
- Serve or mail a copy to the personal representative or their attorney
- File the original claim with the court
- Failure to file timely may bar the claim
- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Chelan
- Case #
- 26-4-00135-04
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If you don't respond
If a creditor does not present a claim within the later of 30 days after notice was sent or four months after first publication, the claim may be barred and the creditor likely loses the right to payment from the estate.
What to do next
- 1
Determine your deadline
Confirm the date of first publication and whether you received mailed notice to calculate the later deadline.
- 2
Prepare and serve your claim
Draft your written claim, serve or mail a copy to the personal representative or their attorney, and file the original with Chelan County Superior Court before the deadline.
- 3
Consult an attorney
If unsure about your claim or deadlines, contact an estate or probate attorney promptly to protect your rights.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must file a claim against this estate?
- Anyone who believes the decedent owed them money or has a legal claim against the estate should file a claim.
- How do I file a claim?
- Serve or mail a copy to the personal representative or their attorney and file the original with the Superior Court.
- What is the filing deadline?
- The later of 30 days after notice was mailed to you or four months after the notice's first publication.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Personal representative
- Person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and handle claims and distributions.
- RCW 11.40.070
- Washington statute that describes how creditors must present claims against an estate.
- First publication
- The date the notice first appears in the newspaper, starting the four-month deadline.
Full Notice Text
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR CHELAN COUNTY In Re the Estate of: MICHAEL S. SKAAR Deceased. NO. 26-4-00135-04 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. 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(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time fra