[WSBAPT] probate in same county as death?

[Ronald St. Hilaire]

Jenna,

Take a look at 11.96A.050 (4).  It provides for venue for probate in any county in the state, subject to objection by an interested party.

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Jenna Brozik
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 10:07 AM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: [WSBAPT] probate in same county as death?

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<mailto:jennaprinzlaw at gmail.com>

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