What is a summons by publication?

A summons by publication is a legal notice to inform defendants of a lawsuit when they cannot be personally served.

How long do I have to respond to the summons?

You have sixty days from the first publication date, which is April 4, 2026.

What happens if I don't respond to the summons?

If you fail to respond, a judgment may be rendered against you.

Probate — 140 Fuller Road, Mossyrock, Lewis County, Washington (26-2-00382-21)

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This action is to quiet title to real property in Mossyrock.

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June 4, 2026

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Published: Apr 3, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Probate
City: Mossyrock
Address: 140 Fuller Road, Mossyrock, Lewis County, Washington
Case #: 26-2-00382-21

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What to do next

1
Review the Summons
Carefully read the summons to understand the claims against you.
2
Contact an Attorney
Consider reaching out to an attorney for legal advice and representation.
3
Prepare Your Response
Draft and file your response within sixty days of April 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is a summons by publication?: A summons by publication is a legal notice to inform defendants of a lawsuit when they cannot be personally served.
How long do I have to respond to the summons?: You have sixty days from the first publication date, which is April 4, 2026.
What happens if I don't respond to the summons?: If you fail to respond, a judgment may be rendered against you.

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Full Notice Text

136880 Summons/Brannan IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR LEWIS COUNTY SHARLEE LUBEN and A. MICHAEL BRANNAN, CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN ALFRED BRANNAN, Plaintiffs, v. THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOHN A. BRANNAN, DECEASED; THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLEY LARSEN, DECEASED; THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, DSHS, OFFICE OF FINANCIAL RECOVERY, andall other persons, entities or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Defendants. No. 26-2-00382-21 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (RCW 4.28.110) The State of Washington to the said Defendants: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 4th day of April, 2026, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, SHARLEE LUBEN and A. MICHAEL BRANNAN, CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN ALFRED BRANNAN, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiffs, JAMES M.B. BUZZARD of BUZZARD LAW GROUP, P.S., at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This action is to quiet title to the real property located at 140 Fuller Road, Mossyrock, Lewis County, Washington, Lewis County Tax Parcel #027891000000. DATED this 2nd day of April, 2026 at Centralia, Washington. BUZZARD LAW GROUP, P.S. /s/ James M.B. Buzzard JAMES M.B. BUZZARD, WSBA #33555 Attorney for Plaintiff 314 Harrison Avenue / P.O. Box 59 Centralia, WA 98531 Published: The Chronicle July 12, 19 & 26, 2025 August 2, 9 & 16, 2025