[WSBAPT] Show Cause Order Service

Thu Apr 23 10:23:50 PDT 2020

Without absolutely any legal research or experience, it is my understanding that once a party is properly served by a process server (or other proper means), following pleadings may be served by mail, personal service, or fax/email, if the parties agree.  So, if the PR/attorney is already a proper party involved in an action, then you do not need personal service because it would not be the first pleading in the case.

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Dalynne Singleton
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:54 AM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Show Cause Order Service

I have searched RCW 11 and LCR 7(9) for show cause orders in probate matters as Commissioner yesterday at Kent probate hearing ordered me to prepare an Order to Show Cause to a PR/Attorney who failed to appear telephonically for hearing.  I prepared Show Cause Order and am confused on service on PR (who is an attorney).

I could only find juvenile and family law rules and samples of show cause orders which require personal service of show cause order.
With most law firms closed, how are others handling service on attorneys?  Do any of the King county orders re COVID provide for service of pleadings - such as summons/complaint, show cause orders where they are usually by personal service?

I have not done a show cause hearing/order in quite a few years.
If someone has had a show cause hearing and order in a probate matter, can you please advise what was acceptable service by the court?

Dalynne Singleton
Gourley Law Group
Snohomish Escrow
The Exchange Connection
1002 10th Street / PO Box 1091
Snohomish, WA 98291
360.568.5065
360.568.8092  fax
dalynne at glgmail.com<mailto:dalynne at glgmail.com>
Website:  www.glglawgroup.com<http://www.glglawgroup.com>

Due to COVID-19, I am working remotely.  As a result, I cannot accept any physical messenger service at this time.  Please email all pleadings and agreed upon service documents to theresa at glgmail.com<mailto:theresa at glgmail.com>.
In-person meetings are not possible at this time.  Email is the best way to reach me until further notice.  If you would like a telephone conference, please email my paralegal theresa at glgmail.com<mailto:theresa at glgmail.com> or dara at glgmail.com<mailto:dara at glgmail.com> to set such conference.

Thank you very much and stay safe!

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