[WSBAPT] slayer statute / preponderance of the evidence

[Krista MacLaren]

Hello Everyone,

Thank you so much for all of your very helpful replies to my question.  In this case, I am 99% certain that the accused has nothing of value to his name and there would be no point in pursuing a civil claim against him.  The decedent also had very little to her name, though she was solvent.  I guess I was thinking that if I had something like the probable cause affidavit to present to ex parte with a noticed hearing, that there would be a good chance that the accused would not even respond to or contest my motion.  It sounds though, like maybe I am underestimating the complexity of the process?  If the accused did not respond, would the court give me the finding, or could the court nonetheless be unwilling to make such a finding?

Thank you again for your assistance!


Krista MacLaren
Attorney at Law
Northgate Executive Center II
9725 3rd Ave NE, Suite 600
Seattle WA 98115
(206) 523-6116

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