[WSBAPT] joint versus separate probates for spouses

[Krista MacLaren]

Hi Listmates,

I need to open probate for two spouses who died within a few months of each other.  I was thinking of opening a combined probate, but I found an old list serve email by someone stating that sometimes the company that wants the Letters will object to a combined probate if the account being transferred is in just one spouse’s name.  In this estate, each spouse has some separate property to be transferred, so I am tempted to just open separate probates based on that caution, but before doubling the filing fee, I wanted to check with others.  Are there times you would not do a combined probate when two spouses die within a few months of one another?

Thank you,

Krista

Krista J. MacLaren
Attorney at Law
Northgate Executive Center II
9725 3rd Ave NE, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98115
(206)523-6116
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