Notice to creditors regarding claims against the estate of James H. St. Martin.
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Deadline · claims deadline
August 15, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Kennewick
- Case #
- 26-4-00224-03
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What to do next
- 1
Review the notice
Read the notice carefully to understand your rights and obligations regarding claims.
- 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 Paula M. Brandt or Michael A. Froehlich at the provided address.
- 4
Meet the deadline
Ensure your claim is submitted by the deadline of August 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of their right to make claims against a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You have 30 days after receiving notice or four months from the first publication date.
- Where should I send my claim?
- Claims should be sent to the Personal Representative or their attorney at the provided address.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- If you miss the deadline, your claim may be barred and not considered.
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Full Notice Text
NTC St. Martin IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BENTONNO. 26-4-00224-03NOTICE TO CREDITORSIN RE: THE ESTATE OF: JAMES H. ST. MARTIN, Deceased.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 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 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 15, 2026Personal Representative: Paula M. Brandt Attorney for Personal Representative: Michael A. FroehlichMILLER, MERTENS & COMFORT, PLLCAddress for Mailing or Service: 1020 N. Center Pkwy., Ste BKennewick, WA 99336Court of probate proceedings and Cause Number:Benton County Superior Court; 26-4-00224-03DATED this 1st day of April, 2026./s/ PULA M. BRANDT, Personal Representative of the Estate of James H. St. MartinPublished: Prosser Record-BulletinPublished: April 15, 22, and 29, 2026