[WSBAPT] Re-Opening Court closed probate

[Eric Nelsen]

Depends on the County. Some counties require a motion to re-open, and others (I think King) don't require anything; it's okay to just file in the "administratively closed" probate because the closure has no legal effect on the PR's authority. It's just to let the Clerk archive the case.

Check the county's website for any standing administrative orders relating to delinquent probates.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
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Seattle WA  98144-3909
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Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2019 10:38 AM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Re-Opening Court closed probate

Hi all-  the Court closed a probate due to inaction by the client and he would like it re-opened and finalized properly (there are still some funds that apparently need to be distributed).  Does anyone have experience with this?  I am hoping I can bring a simple ex parte motion to re-open while I present the closing documents, but maybe this is overly optimistic?  Nothing will be contested.

Thank you for any suggestions you can provide!

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wurdeman
Of Counsel
Attorney and Counselor at Law

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