What should I do if I have a claim against the estate?

You must present your claim within 30 days of notice or 4 months from publication.

Who are the co-personal representatives?

The co-personal representatives are Darlene L. Smith and Debbie L. Shaffer.

Where do I send my claim?

Claims should be sent to the co-personal representatives at their provided addresses.

What happens if I miss the claim deadline?

If you miss the deadline, your claim may be forever barred.

Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Donald Bruce Smith.

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Deadline detected: claims deadline — 2026-08-15

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Published: Apr 15, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Selah
Address: 1200 W. Home Ave.; Selah, WA 98942
Case #: 26-4-00245-39

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What You Should Do Next

1
Review your claim
Ensure your claim is valid and meets the requirements outlined in the notice.
2
Submit your claim
Send a copy of your claim to the co-personal representatives by May 15, 2026.
3
File with the court
File the original claim with the Yakima County Superior Court before the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I have a claim against the estate?: You must present your claim within 30 days of notice or 4 months from publication.
Who are the co-personal representatives?: The co-personal representatives are Darlene L. Smith and Debbie L. Shaffer.
Where do I send my claim?: Claims should be sent to the co-personal representatives at their provided addresses.
What happens if I miss the claim deadline?: If you miss the deadline, your claim may be forever barred.

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Full Notice Text

NTC SmithIN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR YAKIMA COUNTY(In Probate)NO. 26-4-00245-39NOTICE TO CREDITORSIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD BRUCE SMITH, 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 representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the co-personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); and (2) Four (4) 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 non-probate assets.Date of first publication: April 15, 2026DATED this 1st day of April, 2026./s/ DARLENE L. SMITH, Co-Personal RepresentativeAddress: 1200 W. Home Ave.; Selah, WA 98942/s/ DEBBIE L. SHAFFER, Co-Personal RepresentativeAddress: 10012 59th Ave. Ct E; Puyallup, WA 98973/s/ MICHAEL J. THORNER, WSBA #30406 ofTHORNER KENNEDY GANO & MURPHY P.S.Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives605 North 39th Avenue; Yakima, WA 98902Published: The Grandview HeraldPublished: April 15, 22, and 29, 2026