[WSBAPT] Probate's "Must Bring Suit"

[Paul Neumiller]

Listmates:  RCW 11.40.100 starts by saying "(1) If the personal representative rejects a claim, in whole or in part, the claimant must bring suit against the personal representative within thirty days after notification of rejection or the claim is forever barred...."   Does that mean: (1) it is permissible for the claimant to only file the case with the court before the 30 days are up and then serve on the PR after the 30 days have expired? OR (2) the claimant must file with the court AND serve the claimant's summons and complaint before the thirty days are up?  What does "bring suit" mean?  I am finding no reported cases.  Thanks for your input. -Paul Neumiller
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