What is the deadline to file a creditor claim for this estate?

The deadline is the later of 30 days after you were served the notice or four months after the first publication date, May 1, 2026.

Where do I send my claim for Alvin Dunakin's estate?

Serve or mail a copy to Vicki Lynn Dunakin or attorney Lark Pelling at Law Office of Lark Pelling, 20211 Vashon Highway SW, PMB 1, Vashon, WA 98070, and file the original with Kitsap County Superior Court.

What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?

If you miss the deadline, your claim is forever barred and generally cannot be paid from the estate.

Probate — 20211 Vashon Highway SW, Vashon, WA (25-4-00950-18)

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This is a probate notice to creditors for the estate of Alvin Norman Dunakin. Creditors must present claims to the personal representative or file them with Kitsap County Superior Court by the statutory deadlines or their claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Deadline: later of 30 days after notice or four months from May 1, 2026
Claims must be served and filed as RCW 11.40.070 requires
Claims not timely presented are forever barred
Personal Representative: Vicki Lynn Dunakin
Attorney contact: Lark Pelling, Law Office of Lark Pelling

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 1, 2026

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Published

May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare your claim documentation
Assemble invoices, contracts, or statements showing the amount owed and basis for the claim before the four-month deadline from May 1, 2026.
2
Serve and file the claim
Serve or mail a copy to Vicki Lynn Dunakin or attorney Lark Pelling at the address provided and file the original claim with Kitsap County Superior Court (case 25-4-00950-18) before the deadline.
3
Contact the estate attorney
Reach out to Lark Pelling, Law Office of Lark Pelling, PLLC at the address on the notice for questions about claim form or service requirements.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a creditor claim for this estate?: The deadline is the later of 30 days after you were served the notice or four months after the first publication date, May 1, 2026.
Where do I send my claim for Alvin Dunakin's estate?: Serve or mail a copy to Vicki Lynn Dunakin or attorney Lark Pelling at Law Office of Lark Pelling, 20211 Vashon Highway SW, PMB 1, Vashon, WA 98070, and file the original with Kitsap County Superior Court.
What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?: If you miss the deadline, your claim is forever barred and generally cannot be paid from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and handle claims and distributions.
Present the claim: Serve or mail a copy to the personal representative and file the original with the court.
Probate assets: Assets that pass through the court process under the decedent's will or estate administration.
Nonprobate assets: Assets that pass outside probate, like jointly held property or beneficiary-designated accounts.

Full Notice Text

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF     WASHINGTON    FOR KITSAP COUNTY    In Re The Estate of:    ALVIN NORMAN     DUNAKIN,    Deceased.    No. 25-4-00950-18    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS    (RCW 11.40.030)    (NTCRD)  The person 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 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 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 1, 2026. VICKI LYNN DUNAKIN, Personal Representative LARK PELLING, WSBA #37770, Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: LAW OFFICE OF LARK PELLING, PLLC 20211 VASHON HIGHWAY SW, PMB 1, VASHON, WA 98070 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Kitsapy County Superior Court: 25-4-00950-18 POI1029960 5/1/26, 5/8/26, 5/15/26 ad+#1029960]