Notice to creditors regarding claims against the estate of Diana Cortez.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Walla Walla
- Case #
- 26-4-00172-39
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review your claim
Ensure your claim against the estate is valid and documented.
- 2
File your claim
Submit your claim to the personal representative or their attorney by May 8, 2026.
- 3
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Nicholas A. Holce at the provided address for any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a probate notice to creditors?
- It informs creditors of a deceased person's estate about how to file claims.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You have 30 days after notice or four months from the first publication date.
- Where should I send my claim?
- Claims should be sent to the personal representative or their attorney at the provided address.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- Claims not presented within the time frame are forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
NTC CortezSUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON -COUNTY OF YAKIMANo. 26-4-00172-39PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS(RCW 11.40.030)IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DIANA CORTEZ, 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 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 non-probate assets.Date of First Publication: April 8, 2026/s/ CRUZ LEYVA, Personal Representative/s/ Nicholas A. Holce, WSBA# 46576Attorney for the Personal Representative318 W. Main St.; Walla Walla, WA 99362Published: The Grandview HeraldPublished: April 8, 15, and 22, 2026