[WSBAPT] Wrongful death & estate

[Dalynne Singleton]

I would like to speak with someone who has represented heirs of an estate in
a similar situation as follows:

 

Myself and co-counsel have been hired to represent 3 sons in a wrongful
death of their father.  2 sons in CA, one severely disabled.  1 son in WA.

The father had 4 other children by wife #2 (some minors, some not biological
children of deceased stepfather) and was married to her at time of death.
Wife #2 has been appointed administrative of estate and has filed litigation
v. construction company for death of father.

 

Problem:  We have appeared in probate and filed request for special notice
of proceedings.  Litigation v. construction company is proceeding BUT we
don't know how wife #2 is presenting our client's cases in the wrongful
death when she doesn't know these 3 children well enough to do so.

 

Here is what we have done:

 

1.       Filed a notice of appearance in the probate cause of action on
behalf of 3 adult children.

2.       I have prepared a petition to appoint GAL for disabled adult son in
CA and will note for hearing in probate court.

3.       Attempted contact with attorney for Estate and wife #2/other
children but am getting cold shoulder.  Contacted D counsel in the
construction company litigation to let them know there are 3 other sons.
Asked for meeting with Estate/Administrator's attorney but he is not making
himself available.

 

How do I proceed to be included in the wrongful death litigation?

The Administrator on behalf of the Estate is the plaintiff but I don't trust
she will make the valid claims on behalf of the 3 adult children we
represent.

 

If someone has time to talk to me for a few minutes or can email me with
suggested courses of action, I would appreciate it.

I don't want to wait until the Administrator settles short in the tort
litigation to file a TEDRA action.

 

Dalynne Singleton

 

 <http://www.singletonjorgensen.com/> 

 

1541 Piperberry Way SE, Suite 105

Port Orchard, WA  98366

Phone: 360-329-4079

Fax:     360-443-1259

E-mail:  <mailto:lara at singletonjorgensen.com> dalynne at singletonjorgensen.com

Web:     <http://www.singletonjorgensen.com/> www.singletonjorgensen.com

 

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