[WSBAPT] Notice of Probate Closing Returned

[Eric Nelsen]

Statute says regular mail, so I send it regular mail, always. I find certified mail counterproductive for just this reason. From a legal standpoint, I don't care if they get actual notice; I just follow the statute.

If you want delivery confirmation, you can get that from USPS without them being required to sign for it. It's in their list of service somewhere...

Sincerely,

Eric

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From: 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
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
www.planningwithpurposeinc.com<http://www.planningwithpurposeinc.com>

Estate Planning. Business Planning. Wealth Succession.
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