What is the deadline to make a claim against Margaret L. Warneka’s estate?

You must present your claim by the later of 30 days after the notice is served on you or four months after May 16, 2026.

Where do I send my claim for this estate?

Serve or mail a copy to Edward L. Warneka or the attorney Daniel J. Roach at Roach Law Firm, 126 E Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362.

Do I need to file the original claim with the court?

Yes. In addition to serving the personal representative or attorney, you must file the original claim with the Superior Court.

Probate — 126 E Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA (26-4-00092-36)

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This is a probate notice advising creditors of the estate of Margaret L. Warneka to present claims. Creditors must file and serve claims by the later of 30 days after notice served or four months after first publication (first pub: May 16, 2026).

Key Takeaways

Deadline: later of 30 days after notice served or four months from May 16, 2026
Claims must be served on the personal representative or attorney
Original claim must also be filed with the court
Failure to timely present a claim will bar recovery against estate assets

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 16, 2026

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Published

May 16, 2026 · 3 days ago

What to do next

1
Prepare your written claim
Draft a written statement of the amount and basis of your claim, with supporting documents, before the deadline (four months from May 16, 2026).
2
Serve the claim on representative or attorney
Mail or serve a copy to Edward L. Warneka or Attorney Daniel J. Roach at 126 E Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362; phone 509-522-6800.
3
File the original with the court
File the original claim in Walla Walla County Superior Court under case No. 26-4-00092-36 before the claims deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to make a claim against Margaret L. Warneka’s estate?: You must present your claim by the later of 30 days after the notice is served on you or four months after May 16, 2026.
Where do I send my claim for this estate?: Serve or mail a copy to Edward L. Warneka or the attorney Daniel J. Roach at Roach Law Firm, 126 E Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362.
Do I need to file the original claim with the court?: Yes. In addition to serving the personal representative or attorney, you must file the original claim with the Superior Court.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the deceased's estate and handle claims and distributions.
Probate: Court process for administering a deceased person's estate and paying debts.
RCW 11.40.070: Washington statute describing how and when claims against an estate must be presented.
Non-probate assets: Assets that pass outside probate, like jointly held property or beneficiaries named on accounts.

Full Notice Text

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WALLA WALLA
In the Matter of the Estate of
Margaret L. Warneka
Deceased
NO. 26-4-00092-36
PROBATE 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. 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(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this 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 decedent's probate and non-probate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 16, 2026.
 
Edward L. Warneka,
Personal Representative
 
Daniel J. Roach, WSBA #14633
Roach Law Firm
Attorney for Personal Representative
126 E Alder Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-522-6800
 
(114512) May 16, 23 and 30, 2026

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