[WSBAPT] probate in same county as death?

[Thomas E. Gates]

Probate may be opened in the county where the PR lives.  However, Notice to Creditor must be in King County where the deceased lived.

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> On Apr 25, 2016, at 10:06 AM, Jenna Brozik <jennaprinzlaw at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello list mates,
> 
> Testator died in King County, Seattle, WA.  Personal Representative lives in Whitman County, WA.  She would like to open the probate in Whitman County.  RCW 11.20.010 states the will shall be delivered to the court having jurisdiction.
> 
> Does the probate have to be in King County?  Can she file it in Whitman County?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Jenna Brozik
> Attorney at Law
> Prinz & Brozik PLLC
> 445 S Grand Ave
> Pullman, WA 99163
> (509)338-0908 / (509) 338-3527 (fax)
> jennaprinzlaw at gmail.com
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