Where do I file a claim for this estate?

File the original claim with Yakima County Superior Court and serve or mail a copy to the personal representative or the attorney at P.O. Box 550, Yakima, WA 98907.

Who is the personal representative for the estate?

Paul B. Leavens is the appointed and qualified personal representative.

Probate — P.O. Box 550, Yakima, WA (26-4-00311-39)

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This is a probate notice to creditors for the estate of Doris Jean Leavens informing creditors to present claims against the decedent by specified deadlines or be forever barred. The personal representative is Paul B. Leavens and the estate is administered in Yakima County Superior Court.

Key Takeaways

Claims must be presented within four months of first publication (or 30 days after notice).
Date of first publication: April 29, 2026.
Personal Representative: Paul B. Leavens.
File original claim with the court and serve or mail a copy to the representative or attorney.
Claims not timely presented are forever barred (with limited exceptions).

Deadline · Claims Deadline

August 29, 2026

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Published

May 13, 2026 · 6 days ago

What to do next

1
Prepare your claim
Draft a written claim describing the debt and amount, and gather supporting documents before the deadline (four months after April 29, 2026).
2
File with the court
File the original claim with Yakima County Superior Court before the applicable deadline to avoid being barred.
3
Serve the representative or attorney
Serve or mail a copy of the claim to Paul B. Leavens or attorney Ryan D. Griffee at P.O. Box 550, Yakima, WA 98907.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against Doris Jean Leavens' estate?: File within the later of 30 days after being served/mailed notice or four months after April 29, 2026.
Where do I file a claim for this estate?: File the original claim with Yakima County Superior Court and serve or mail a copy to the personal representative or the attorney at P.O. Box 550, Yakima, WA 98907.
Who is the personal representative for the estate?: Paul B. Leavens is the appointed and qualified personal representative.

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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 distributing assets.
Nonprobate assets: Assets that pass outside the probate process, like jointly held property or beneficiary-designated accounts.
Presented: Formally delivered: file the original claim with the court and serve or mail a copy to the representative or attorney.

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