[WSBAPT] Ex-spouse standing in Probate

[David Williams]

She might be able to obtain an order under RCW 6.32 Supplemental Proceedings.

 

David Williams

 

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Heather deVrieze
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 1:36 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: [WSBAPT] Ex-spouse standing in Probate

 

Is there any basis in the law that an ex-wife of an heir (but not a direct beneficiary under the Will) is entitled to probate information of ex-husband’s mother?

 

Even if husband owes wife back maintenance, and even if he is the Personal Representative of the estate, if he is not a beneficiary of the estate, what legal grounds exist for the ex-wife to demand an inventory and copies of brokerage statements for the estate?

 

Seems to me like none, but, never had it come up before, so I’m looking for something to support my gut feeling.

 

Heather

 

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