Who is the personal representative of this estate?

Melanie Watts has been appointed the personal representative for the estate of Joyce Susan Coffen.

How long do I have to file a claim against the estate?

You must present your claim within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice.

Where do I file my claim?

File your claim with the Clerk of the Second Judicial District Court and send a copy to Melanie Watts at 502 7th Street, Suite 100, Oregon City, OR 97045.

Probate — 502 7th Street, Suite 100, Oregon City, OR (CV29-26-0393)

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This notice announces appointment of Melanie Watts as personal representative for the estate of Joyce Susan Coffen and requires creditors to present claims within four months of first publication or be forever barred. Claims must be filed with the clerk and mailed to the representative.

Key Takeaways

Personal representative: Melanie Watts
Claims deadline: four months from first publication
File claims with the court clerk
Send claims to Melanie Watts at provided address
Claims not timely presented will be barred

Published: May 21, 2026 · today
Category: Probate
City: Oregon City
Address: 502 7th Street, Suite 100, Oregon City, OR

Case #

CV29-26-0393

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not present a claim within four months of the first publication date, that claim will be forever barred and cannot be paid from the estate.

What to do next

1
Confirm publication date
Find the first publication date of this notice to calculate the four-month deadline for filing claims.
2
Prepare and submit claim
Prepare your claim documentation and file it with the Clerk of the Second Judicial District Court before the four-month deadline; mail a copy to Melanie Watts at 502 7th Street, Suite 100, Oregon City, OR 97045.
3
Contact estate attorney
If unsure how to file, contact Zachary B. Cooper or Aaron D. Roepke at Westberg Roepke Moore, PLLC, (208) 883-1520 for guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the personal representative of this estate?: Melanie Watts has been appointed the personal representative for the estate of Joyce Susan Coffen.
How long do I have to file a claim against the estate?: You must present your claim within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice.
Where do I file my claim?: File your claim with the Clerk of the Second Judicial District Court and send a copy to Melanie Watts at 502 7th Street, Suite 100, Oregon City, OR 97045.

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Legal terms in this notice

personal representative: Person appointed by the court to manage the decedent's estate and handle claims and distributions.
claims barred: A creditor's right to collect from the estate is permanently lost if not timely filed.

Full Notice Text

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	204770NOTICE TO CREDITORS(I.C. §15-3-801)CASE NO. CV29-26-0393IN THE DISTRICT COURTOF THE SECONDJUDICIAL DISTRICT OFTHE STATE OF IDAHO,IN AND FORTHE COUNTY OF LATAHIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE SUSAN COFFEN,Deceased.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court.DATED: 04/09/2026 /s/ Melanie WattsMELANIE WATTSPersonal Representative502 7th Street, Suite 100Oregon City, OR 97045(503) 869-0321ZACHARY B. COOPERISB NO. 12250AARON D. ROEPKEISB NO. 9798WESTBERG ROEPKEMOORE, PLLCAttorneys andCounselors at Law530 S. Asbury St., Suite 2Moscow, Idaho 83843(208) 883-1520(208) 883-1521 (fax)zcooper@wrm-law.comaroepke@wrm-law.com

          
          

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