[WSBAPT] Notice of Probate Closing Returned

[pugetsoundlaw at gmail.com]

I do the same, if the statute says “by mail” then I use Regular First Class.  I only do certified, if the statute specifically says certified.

 

If you like the extra assurance of having the seal from the post office that confirms that you actually did mail it, then you can get a “Certificate of Mailing” (PS Form 3817) for an extra $1.30.  It’s a plain white form that the post office runs through the validation machine and/or “round date” and gives back to you.  No fuss, no muss, nothing attached to the envelope, no hurdles for delivery, and proof of sending in your pocket.

https://about.usps.com/forms/ps3817.pdf

 

I’ve scanned and converted the Certificate of Mailing form into an editable Word document.  So when I send out a bunch of notices, I put them all on a regular letter sized sheet, 3 per page, pre-filled and the post office puts the stickers next to each addressee.  Then I just attach the sheets with the stickers as an exhibit to my declaration of mailing, very efficient.

 

Tara M. Roberts

Puget Sound Law pllc

152 3rd Ave S Ste 107

Edmonds, WA 98020

Phone 206-285-3361

roberts at pugetsoundlaw.com <mailto:roberts at pugetsoundlaw.com> 

 

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Heather deVrieze
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 1:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Notice of Probate Closing Returned

 

I always send “first class postage prepaid”. No reason to send certified. 

 

 

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From:  <mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [ <mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Paul Grant
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 11:59 AM
To: Probate & Trust Listserv < <mailto:wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com> wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Notice of Probate Closing Returned

 

I would appreciate any collective knowledge on my next step.  I closed a probate and sent certified mail notice to the beneficiary of the closing to start the 30 day objection clock.  However, the beneficiary did not sign for the letter and it was returned.

 

#1 - is certification over-kill so just resend regular first-class?

#2 - if certified is the better method, do I need to hire someone to personally serve now that it was not picked up?

 

Other thoughts on what is normal practice when sending notice would be appreciated.


Thanks, 



Paul H. Grant - JD, LL.M

Planning with Purpose, Inc
Lynnwood, WA 98036
425-939-9948
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Estate Planning. Business Planning. Wealth Succession.

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