[WSBAPT] Original Will not Found

[Roger Hawkes]

Paul: a simple sworn statement from someone in a position to know should suffice.  “I am the decedent’s daughter; he told me that he had done a will a few years ago that split everything between me and my siblings.  He never told me or implied in any way that he had changed his mind.”  Should work.


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From: Paul Grant [mailto:paulnnepa at gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 12:50 PM
To: Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: [WSBAPT] Original Will not Found

Second case like this in almost consecutive months.... I have a copy of a will only and the original is not found.  All heirs, including surviving spouse, agree that this is a copy of original.  Is there a specific form, pleading, waiver, etc that needs to accompany the filing of a standard probate petition?  I see the process in RCW 11.20.070 so I can follow the language but was hoping that someone may have something as an example.

Any examples or further RCW guidance is very appreciated.

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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