[WSBAPT] GAL for Multiple Minor Beneficiaries

[Melinda]

Yes it is often appropriate so long as you can show no potential conflict or risk to the minors. I have done this successfully a number of times. Of course you want to really look at that issue. 

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> On Mar 10, 2017, at 11:38 AM, James Jackson <JJackson at sksp.com> wrote:
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> I’ve served as GAL for multiple beneficiaries a few times. 
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> Are they all in the same class?
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> James A. Jackson
> Simburg Ketter Sheppard & Purdy, LLP
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> Seattle, WA 98104
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> From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Felicia Value, Attorney at Law
> Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 11:11 AM
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> Colleagues,
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> I may be opening an intestate probate with multiple minor beneficiaries.  It looks like RCW 11.76.080 will require me to get a GAL appointed for these minors.  Can I ask for one GAL for all of them?  This is not a large estate,  just a messy one. 
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> Thanks for any guidance you can offer.
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> Regards,
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> Felicia Value
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