Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Donald D. Girard.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Walla Walla
- Case #
- 26-4-00069-36
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Claim
Submit your claim to the administrator by May 14, 2026, to avoid being barred.
- 2
Contact the Administrator
Reach out to Donna M. Rice for any questions regarding the claims process.
- 3
Consult an Attorney
Consider seeking legal advice to ensure your claim is properly filed.
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 notice or four months from the first publication date to file a claim.
- Who is the administrator of the estate?
- The administrator of the estate is Donna M. Rice.
- Where should I send my claim?
- Claims should be sent to Ponti Law, PLLC at 6 E. Alder St., Ste. 425, Walla Walla, WA.
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Full Notice Text
SUPERIOR COURT, WALLA WALLA COUNTY, WASHINGTON In re the Estate of: DONALD D. GIRARD, DOD: 03-07-2003 Deceased. No. 26-4-00069-36 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator 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 Administrator or the Administrator'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 Administrator 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 probate and nonprobate assets of the decedent. Date of First Publication: April 14, 2026 Administrator: Donna M. Rice Attorney for the Personal Representative: Bryan N. Ponti, WSBA #44155 Address for Mailing or Service: Ponti Law, PLLC 6 E. Alder St., Ste. 425 Walla Walla, WA 99362 Telephone: (509) 525-5090 Court of Probate Proceedings: Walla Walla Superior Court 315 W. Main Walla Walla, WA 99362 Telephone: (509) 524-2780 Cause No.: 26-4-00069-36 (112799) April 14, 21 and 28, 2026