Notice for claims against the estate must be filed within specified time limits.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
What to do next
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Review Claim Deadline
Determine the deadline for presenting your claim, which is either 30 days after receiving notice from the personal representative or four 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 Snohomish County Superior Court.
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Contact for Assistance
If you have questions, contact the personal representative or their attorney at the address provided in the notice for further guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to file a claim against the estate?
- Claims must be filed within 30 days after notice or four months after publication.
- Who is the personal representative for this estate?
- The notice does not specify the name of the personal representative.
- What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?
- If the deadline is missed, the claim 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
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY 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