What is the deadline to file a claim against Karen L. Rockwell's estate?

You must present a claim by the later of 30 days after receiving the mailed notice or four months after May 6, 2026.

Where do I send my creditor claim?

Serve or mail a copy to Personal Representative Robert E. Rockwell or his attorney Zachary B. Field at 711 W. Indiana Ave., Suite 102, Spokane, WA 99205 and file the original with the court.

What happens if I miss the claim deadline?

The claim will be forever barred against the estate and cannot be paid from probate or non-probate assets, except as allowed by law.

Probate — 711 W. Indiana Ave., Suite 102, Spokane, WA (26-4-00788-03)

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Notice to creditors in the estate of Karen L. Rockwell informs creditors to present claims against the decedent by specific deadlines or be forever barred. Claims must be served and filed per RCW procedures; first publication was May 6, 2026.

Key Takeaways

Deadline: claim within later of 30 days after notice or four months from May 6, 2026
Claims must be served and filed with the court
Failure to present claim on time bars it forever
Personal Representative: Robert E. Rockwell
Attorney contact: Zachary B. Field, ELG Estate Planning

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 6, 2026

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Published

May 13, 2026 · 6 days ago

What to do next

1
Prepare and serve your claim
Draft your claim per RCW 11.40.070 and serve or mail a copy to Robert E. Rockwell or attorney Zachary B. Field at 711 W. Indiana Ave., Suite 102, Spokane, WA 99205.
2
File original claim with court
File the original claim in Superior Court, Spokane County, under case No. 26-4-00788-03 before the deadline (four months from May 6, 2026).
3
Consult an attorney
If unsure about claim validity or deadlines, contact Zachary B. Field, WSBA #43414, or another probate attorney promptly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against Karen L. Rockwell's estate?: You must present a claim by the later of 30 days after receiving the mailed notice or four months after May 6, 2026.
Where do I send my creditor claim?: Serve or mail a copy to Personal Representative Robert E. Rockwell or his attorney Zachary B. Field at 711 W. Indiana Ave., Suite 102, Spokane, WA 99205 and file the original with the court.
What happens if I miss the claim deadline?: The claim will be forever barred against the estate and cannot be paid from probate or non-probate assets, except as allowed by law.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and handle creditor claims and distributions.
First publication: The first date a legal notice appears in a newspaper, starting statutory timeframes.
RCW 11.40.070: Washington statute describing how and when creditors must present claims against an estate.
Probate and non-probate assets: Probate: assets passing through the estate; non-probate: assets passing outside probate (e.g., trusts, joint accounts).

Full Notice Text

NTC Rockwell IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANENo. 26-4-00788-03NOTICE TO CREDITORSIn re the Estate of: KAREN L. ROCKWELL, Deceased.The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative 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 Personal Representative or the 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) 30 days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); (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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and non-probate assets.Date of first publication: May 6, 2026Personal Representative: Robert E. RockwellDATED this 4th day of May, 2026.ELG ESTATE PLANNINGBy: /s/ ZACHARY B. FIELD, WSBA #43414Attorney for Personal RepresentativeAddress for Mailing or Service:711 W. Indiana Ave., Suite 102; Spokane, WA 99205Published: Prosser Record-BulletinPublished: May 6, 13, and 20, 2026