Notice to creditors regarding claims against the estate of Doris Jean Leavens.
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Deadline · claims deadline
August 29, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Yakima
- Case #
- 26-4-00311-39
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What to do next
- 1
File your claim
Submit your claim to the personal representative or their attorney by August 29, 2026.
- 2
Contact the attorney
Reach out to Ryan D. Griffee at Larson Griffee & Pickett PLLC for assistance.
- 3
Review the notice
Read the full probate notice for specific instructions and deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a probate notice to creditors?
- A probate notice informs creditors of a deceased person's estate about filing claims.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- You have 30 days after notice or four months from the first publication date.
- Who is the personal representative?
- Paul B. Leavens is the appointed personal representative for this estate.
- What happens if I miss the claim deadline?
- Claims not presented within the specified time frame are forever barred.
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Full Notice Text
NTC LeavensSUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR YAKIMA COUNTYNo. 26-4-00311-39PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORSRCW 11.40.030Estate of DORIS JEAN LEAVENS, Deceased.The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified 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 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 nonprobate assets.Date of first publication: April 29, 2026/s/ Paul B. Leavens, Personal Representative:Prepared by: LARSON GRIFFEE & PICKETT PLLC/s/ Ryan D. Griffee (WSBA# 43655)Attorneys for EstateP.O. Box 550; Yakima, WA 98907Published: The Grandview HeraldPublished: April 29, 2026 and May 6 and 13, 2026