Notice to creditors regarding claims against the estate of Charles Caruthers.
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August 15, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Richland
- Case #
- 26-4-00170-03
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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
File your claim
Submit your claim to the Personal Representative or their attorney by the deadline.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Rachel Woodard at (509) 943-6781 for any questions regarding the process.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a notice to creditors?
- A notice to creditors informs them of the need to present 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.
- Who should I contact for claims?
- Contact the Personal Representative or their attorney at the address provided in the notice.
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Full Notice Text
NTC CaruthersIN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BENTON IN PROBATENO. 26-4-00170-03NOTICE TO CREDITORSIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES BENJUSTIN CARUTHERS, Deceased.The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative's attorneys of record at the address stated below and file the original of the claim with the Clerk of this Court. 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(3); or 2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be 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 non-probate assets.Date of first publication: April 15, 2026/s/ Randall Jobs, Personal RepresentativePOWELL & GUNTERBy: /s/ Rachel Woodard, WSBA No. 30472Attorney for Petitioner1025 Jadwin Avenue; Richland, WA 99352(509) 943-6781Published: Prosser Record-BulletinPublished: April 15, 22 and 29, 2026