[WSBAPT] Notice of Probate Closing Returned

[Cyrus Field]

I agree with Eric but instead usually also get the “certificate of mailing” when sending legal notices to heirs, beneficiaries, creditors. Much cheaper and easier than certified mail, which often scares recipients, and provides the proof I really need. Good luck, Cy

 

Cyrus W. Field, Attorney at Law (admitted in Washington and Oregon)

phone: 360-472-1223 Mail: POB 367, Shaw Island, WA 98286 Office: 640 Mullis St. Friday Harbor, WA

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Eric Nelsen
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 12:23 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Notice of Probate Closing Returned

 

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

 

Eric C. Nelsen

SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC

1417 31st Ave South

Seattle WA  98144-3909

phone 206-625-0092

fax 206-625-9040

 

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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

Estate Planning. Business Planning. Wealth Succession.

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