[WSBAPT] claim of administrative expense

Randolph Petgrave randgrave at msn.com
Wed Apr 24 10:52:17 PDT 2019


Mike,

I think you're ideas are on the right track.  Also bring into the conversation 11.48.210.

I was in a similar position many years ago.  I filed mine as a creditor claim, but the PR (who happened to be an attorney) came back and said he would accept them as administrative costs.

I would definitely file your "claim" to create a record and protect your position.  Then contact the PR/atty for the estate, and to get them to acknowledge your fees as administrative expenses.  If they don't, you can petition the court to characterize them as such.

Randy



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Subject: [WSBAPT] claim of administrative expense

I have an unusual situation regarding a post death claim on an estate. My clients were the attorneys in fact for a party who then passed away. Following his death, the AIF needed to locate the next of kin, then work with that family member to arrange for the disposition of remains. The funeral home was trying to force the AIF to advance funds out of their own pocket to pay for their "standard" (read more expensive) cremation fee.
I advised the AIF regarding dealing with the family member and with the funeral home, including obtaining from the funeral home a very reduced rate for cremation, along with deferred payment. Spent about two hours of time on all this. There was no access to cash at this point and AIF was greatly in need of advice on the various issues.

The Estate is solvent and has assets. My fees were incurred post death, so I believe would qualify as "administration expenses". 11.76. 110 and  150 seems to be about it. I found nothing in 11.40, 11.42 or 11.76 that gives much guidance about how to submit a claim for post death expenses. WBSA Probate Desk book does not address this (at least that I could find in chapters 7 or 8).
I have ginned up a creditors claim, but called it a Claim for Administrative Expense and intend to file with court and submit to the PR through their attorney.
Thoughts or suggestions?

Michael A. Winslow
1204 Cleveland Ave.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Ph. 360-336-3321
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