When is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?

The deadline is the later of 30 days after you were served notice or four months after May 12, 2026.

Where do I file and serve a claim for Doreen Lee Taylor's estate?

File the original claim with Walla Walla Superior Court and serve or mail a copy to Ponti Law at 6 E. Alder St., Ste. 425, Walla Walla, WA.

Who are the personal representatives handling the estate?

David Taylor and Shannon Agan are the personal representatives.

Probate — 6 E. Alder St., Ste. 425, Walla Walla, WA (26-4-00086-36)

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The estate of Doreen Lee Taylor is open in Walla Walla Superior Court; creditors must present claims by the later of 30 days after notice or four months from first publication (May 12, 2026) or be forever barred. Personal representatives are David Taylor and Shannon Agan.

Key Takeaways

Deadline: later of 30 days after service or four months from May 12, 2026
Claims must be filed with the court and served on the personal representative
Failure to file by deadline bars the claim against estate assets
Personal representatives: David Taylor and Shannon Agan
Attorney contact: Ponti Law, (509) 525-5090

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 12, 2026

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Published

May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare your claim
Draft a written claim describing the debt, amount, and basis, then make one copy to serve and one original to file with the court before the deadline.
2
Serve the personal representative
Mail or serve a copy to Ponti Law, PLLC at 6 E. Alder St., Ste. 425, Walla Walla, WA 99362, or contact (509) 525-5090 for service details.
3
File with the court
File the original claim with Walla Walla Superior Court (315 W. Main, Walla Walla, WA 99362) and reference Cause No. 26-4-00086-36.

Frequently asked questions

When is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?: The deadline is the later of 30 days after you were served notice or four months after May 12, 2026.
Where do I file and serve a claim for Doreen Lee Taylor's estate?: File the original claim with Walla Walla Superior Court and serve or mail a copy to Ponti Law at 6 E. Alder St., Ste. 425, Walla Walla, WA.
Who are the personal representatives handling the estate?: David Taylor and Shannon Agan are the personal representatives.
What happens if I miss the claim deadline?: If you miss the deadline your claim is forever barred against both probate and nonprobate assets, except in limited statutory situations.

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Legal terms in this notice

personal representative: Person appointed to manage the deceased person's estate and handle claims and distributions.
probate: Court process to identify assets, pay debts, and distribute an estate after someone dies.
nonprobate assets: Property that passes outside probate, like joint accounts or assets with beneficiary designations.
RCW 11.40.070: Washington statute describing required procedures for presenting claims against an estate.

Full Notice Text

SUPERIOR COURT, WALLA WALLA COUNTY, WASHINGTON
In re the Estate of:
DOREEN LEE TAYLOR,
Deceased.
No. 26-4-00086-36
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
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 probate and nonprobate assets of the decedent.
Date of First Publication: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Personal Representative: David Taylor and Shannon Agan
Attorney for the Personal
Representative: Bryan 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.: 26-4-00086-36
(114227) May 12, 19 and 26, 2026