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

The deadline is the later of 30 days after you were served/mailed notice or four months after April 29, 2026.

Where do I send my claim for Genevieve L. Fines's estate?

Mail or serve a copy to Personal Representative Shana Zepeda or attorney Haley Hargreaves at Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore, 120 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901.

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

Yes; you must file the original claim with the Yakima County Superior Court where the probate was commenced.

Probate — 120 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA (26-4-00318-39)

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Notice to creditors in the estate of Genevieve L. Fines informs creditors to present claims against the decedent by the later of 30 days after notice or four months after first publication (first published April 29, 2026), or be forever barred.

Key Takeaways

Deadline: later of 30 days after notice or four months from Apr 29, 2026
Claims must be mailed/served to the Personal Representative or attorney
Original claim must also be filed with the Yakima County Superior Court
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 written claim
Draft a clear written claim stating amount and basis, and make one copy to mail or serve and keep a copy for your records.
2
Serve or mail claim to representative or attorney
Send a copy to Personal Representative Shana Zepeda or attorney Haley Hargreaves at Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore, 120 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901, phone 509-853-3000 before the deadline.
3
File original claim with the court
File the original claim with Yakima County Superior Court under case No. 26-4-00318-39 before the later of 30 days after notice or four months from Apr 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a claim against this estate?: The deadline is the later of 30 days after you were served/mailed notice or four months after April 29, 2026.
Where do I send my claim for Genevieve L. Fines's estate?: Mail or serve a copy to Personal Representative Shana Zepeda or attorney Haley Hargreaves at Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore, 120 N. Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901.
Do I also need to file the original claim with the court?: Yes; you must file the original claim with the Yakima County Superior Court where the probate was commenced.

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Legal terms in this notice

Personal Representative: The person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and handle claims and distributions.
Probate assets: Property that must pass through the court-supervised estate process before distribution.
Nonprobate assets: Assets that pass outside probate, such as jointly owned property or beneficiary-designated accounts.
Filed with the court: Submit the original claim document to the probate court clerk for inclusion in the estate case file.

Full Notice Text

NTC FinesIN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR YAKIMA COUNTYNo. 26-4-00318-39PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030Estate of GENEVIEVE L. FINES, Deceased.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 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:  (a) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (b) 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 RCW 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/ SHANA ZEPEDA, Personal RepresentativeHaley Hargreaves (WSBA #61145)Attorney for Personal RepresentativeSTOKES LAWRENCE VELIKANJE MOORE & SHORE120 N. Naches Avenue; Yakima, WA 98901-2757509-853-3000Published: The Grandview HeraldPublished: April 29, 2026 and May 6 and 13, 2026