[WSBAPT] conflict with next of kin

[Nicholas Pleasants]

It seems that Rathbone (190 Wn.2d 332) has had a chilling effect on removal of PR/Administrator for disagreements about how estate is being administered. I would read that case to get a sense of how your estate may or may not fall under that. Then see RCW 11.68.070 and 11.28.250 for grounds for removal. Once removed, see RCW 11.28.120 for priority of who would be successor administrator. Of course, under RCW 11.28.120(7), any suitable person can ask for Letters of Administration.

Best,
Nick

Nicholas Pleasants
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Roger Hawkes
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 3:30 PM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] conflict with next of kin

Please cite me to any authority you have that states a next of kin should not be appointed Admin of intestate estate if such person has a clear conflict with a creditor and/or other heirs.

Roger Hawkes, WSBA 5173
Hawkes Law Firm, P.S.
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