[WSBAPT] Father's estate never probated, Mother dies

[Lovie Bernardi]

I thought there must be a way to streamline things. Thanks for answering so quickly, everyone. And thanks for the sample petition, Dalynne.

Lovie

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> On Jan 19, 2016, at 2:02 PM, Josh Grant <jgrant at accima.com> wrote:
> 
> I would file a joint probate of both estates.
>  
> From: Lovie Bernardi
> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 1:32 PM
> To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
> Subject: [WSBAPT] Father's estate never probated, Mother dies
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> Dear Listmates,
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> My client’s mother died last week. It turns out that her father passed away last June and his estate was never probated. There is house, in both parents’ names, a couple of bank accounts and a house full of personal property. Client is only child, only beneficiary in the wills. Do I file dad’s probate first, close it out after everything has been transferred and taxes filed, etc.,  then file mom’s probate? Or is there an alternative that is more expedient? First time for me with this scenario. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
>  
> Lovie L. Bernardi
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