Creditors must present claims against Teresa C. Montero's estate by specified deadlines.
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Deadline detected: Claims Deadline — 2026-05-09
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Lacey
- Case #
- 26-4-00278-34
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What You Should 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 is ready to be filed with the court.
- 3
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the court and send a copy to Eulalia J. Montero by May 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Notice to Creditors?
- A Notice to Creditors informs potential claimants about the need to present claims against an 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.
- Who is the Personal Representative?
- Eulalia J. Montero is the appointed Personal Representative for this estate.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not presented within the specified time frame will be forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
Notice to Creditors: In Re The Estate of TERESA C. MONTERO The person 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 Declared: 23 Feb 2026, Case: No. 26-4-00278-34. Date of First Publication: 9 APRIL 2026. Person Representative: Eulalia J. Montero, 5606 Parquet Way SE, Lacey, WA 98513. IPL0329577 Apr 9,16,23 2026