[WSBAPT] Notice by Publication: Out-of-State Heirs with Unknown Addresses

[Felicia Value]

Hi Jake-

The standard for a reasonable search for heirs is pretty high.  I can't 
remember the name of the controlling case from the last time I had to 
research it,  but it involved obscure Norwegian (?) cousins successfully 
re-opening a probate because they hadn't received notice.  Clients often 
don't want to hear this and I've been fired over it.   But I think in 
this electronic age,  you need to really look.  Here's a company I've 
used and been very happy with:  http://trustandestatesearch.com.

Good luck!

Felicia

On 1/9/2019 10:26 AM, Jake Seegmuller wrote:
> Dear Learned Listmates:
>
> We have a probate involving disparate family members without firm 
> connections between them. Our clients do not know the exact addresses 
> or contact information for several heirs outside the State and the 
> relationship has been fraught for some time. In order to satisfy 
> notice requirements, what is the best approach for providing notice to 
> these distant relatives?
>
> Would notice by publication for three consecutive weeks in the widely 
> circulated county/regional paper be sufficient or is a more thorough 
> search for contact information required? (I'm looking to RCW 
> 7.90.052(3) for some guidance on just what constitutes sufficient 
> publication for an individual).
>
> Your insight is appreciated!
>
>
> 	
> *Jakob O. Seegmuller
> *
> Attorney
> NW Legacy Law Center, P.S.
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Felicia Value
Attorney at Law
PO Box 578/116 N. Third
La Conner,  WA 98257
(360) 466-2088
Felicia at skagitprobate.com

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