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

The claim must be presented within the later of 30 days after service of notice or four months after May 12, 2026.

Where do I send my claim documents?

Mail a copy to Ponti Law, PLLC at 6 E. Alder St., Ste. 425, Walla Walla, WA 99362 and file the original with Walla Walla Superior Court.

Who are the personal representatives for the estate?

David Taylor and Shannon Agan are the appointed personal representatives.

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

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This notice informs creditors that David Taylor and Shannon Agan have been appointed personal representatives for the estate of Doreen Lee Taylor and explains the deadline and procedure for filing claims against the estate. Creditors must present claims by the statutory deadline or be forever barred.

Key Takeaways

Personal representatives: David Taylor and Shannon Agan
Claim deadline: later of 30 days after notice or four months from May 12, 2026
Submit a copy to the representative/attorney and file the original in court
Failure to file timely will bar claims against estate assets

Deadline · Claims Deadline

September 12, 2026

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Published

May 19, 2026 · today

What to do next

1
Prepare and serve your claim
Draft your claim per RCW 11.40.070 and serve a copy on Ponti Law, PLLC at 6 E. Alder St., Ste. 425, Walla Walla, WA 99362 before the deadline.
2
File the original claim with the court
File the original claim with Walla Walla Superior Court, 315 W. Main, Walla Walla, WA 99362 (Cause No. 26-4-00086-36) within the required time frame.
3
Contact the attorney for questions
Call Bryan Ponti at (509) 525-5090 for instructions about submitting your claim.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?: The claim must be presented within the later of 30 days after service of notice or four months after May 12, 2026.
Where do I send my claim documents?: Mail a copy to Ponti Law, PLLC at 6 E. Alder St., Ste. 425, Walla Walla, WA 99362 and file the original with Walla Walla Superior Court.
Who are the personal representatives for the estate?: David Taylor and Shannon Agan are the appointed personal representatives.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal representative: Person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and handle creditor claims and distributions.
Probate: Court process for settling a deceased person's estate and paying debts before distribution.
Nonprobate assets: Assets that pass outside probate, such as jointly held property or accounts with named beneficiaries.

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