[WSBAPT] Out of Business Charity

[Sarah Smith]

Good morning and Happy 4th of July!

Just before wrapping up an estate we received notice that a local charity who was a residuary beneficiary of the estate has closed their doors. All that remains is a minor distribution-less than $8,000 to be divided between 7 residuary beneficiaries equally.  The charity provided us less than 8 days notice before closing their doors.

Normally, when I run into a matter similar to this the entity is defunct before I set out to administer the estate.

So do I have to go back to court to deal with this bequest?  If so, I would ask that all fees be deducted from the share to the now defunct charity-essentially leaving very little remaining-as my client and I do not believe that the other remaining beneficiaries should have to be responsible for this unfortunate turn of events.

Any easier routes would be appreciated.  Thoughts?

Thanks!
Sarah E. Smith, Esq.
MULLAVEY, PROUT, GRENLEY & FOE, LLP
2401 N.W. SIXTY-FIFTH
P.O. Box 70567
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON  98127
(206) 789-2511
FAX:  (206) 789-4484
sesmith at ballardlawyers.com<mailto:sesmith at ballardlawyers.com>

Please note that I will be out of the office July 3rd - July 10th.

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