Notice to creditors regarding claims against the estate of Margaret M. Barnes.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Olympia
- Case #
- 26-4-00099-23
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File your claim
Submit your claim to the co-personal representatives by May 16, 2026.
- 2
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Andrea L. Huff at (360) 754-1976 for assistance.
- 3
Review the notice
Carefully read the probate notice for specific instructions and deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a probate notice to creditors?
- A probate notice informs creditors of a deceased person's estate about filing 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 are the co-personal representatives?
- The co-personal representatives are Karen A. Scoles and Jill M. Morris.
- Where should I send my claim?
- Claims should be sent to the co-personal representatives at the provided Olympia address.
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Full Notice Text
PUBLIC NOTICE PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. 26-4-00099-23 THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR MASON COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET M. BARNES, DECEASED. The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives 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 Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representatives 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 Co-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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 16, 2026 Co-Personal Representatives: KAREN A. SCOLES and JILL M. MORRIS. Attorney for Personal Representative: ANDREA L. HUFF, WSBA No. 37909. Address for Mailing or Service and Phone: 1235 Fourth Ave E, Suite 200, Olympia, WA 98506. Telephone: (360) 754-1976. Court of Probate Proceeding: Superior Court for Mason County, Washington, Case No.: 26-4-00099-23. 5499 April 16, 23, 30 3t