Claims against the estate must be presented within specified time limits.
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What to do next
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Review Claim Deadline
Determine your claim deadline, which is either 30 days after receiving notice from the personal representative or 4 months from the first publication date of this notice.
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Prepare Your Claim
Draft your claim according to RCW 11.40.070, ensuring it includes all necessary details and documentation to support your case.
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Submit Your Claim
Mail or serve a copy of your claim to the personal representative or their attorney, and file the original claim with the Kittitas County Superior Court.
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Contact Legal Assistance
If you have questions about the process, consider contacting a probate attorney for guidance on your rights and obligations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?
- Claims must be presented within thirty days after notice or four months after publication.
- Who can file a claim against the estate?
- Any person having claims against the decedent can file a claim.
- What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?
- If the claim is not presented within the time frame, it is forever barred.
- Where do I send my claim for the estate?
- Claims should be sent to the personal representative or their attorney at the provided address.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KITTITAS COUNTY The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having claims 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 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(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of the 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 effectiv