[WSBAPT] To probate or not to probate

[Diane J. Kiepe]

I have found DSHS very forthcoming when I have the social security of the decedent but times are changing so I am not sure if they are still that way.  I have gotten lien information with just the social in years past.

Regarding probate where lien is larger DSHS will negotiate with a PR.  I have had it done in 2 estates I have been involved in.

Thanks,

Diane J. Kiepe

Diane J. Kiepe
Douglas Eden
717 W. Sprague Ave.
Suite 1500
Spokane, WA  99201
djkiepe at depdslaw.com<mailto:djkiepe at depdslaw.com>
509-455-5300

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Jon Fritzler
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Subject: [WSBAPT] To probate or not to probate

Where a decedent was receiving Medicaid, is it possible for a next of kin to find out the amount of the claim that the state will have against the decedent's estate before opening a probate?  Or is that information that the state will only provide to the personal representative?

Where the amount of the Medicaid claim exceeds the value of the decedent's assets, do you advise a prospective personal representative/heir that if they choose to probate the estate they will receive only a reasonable personal representative's fee?  Or is it possible to negotiate with estate recovery for something more?

Sincerely,
Jon M. Fritzler
Attorney at Law
PO Box 61451
Vancouver, WA 98666
Tel. 360.818.4431
Eml fritzlerlaw at outlook.com<mailto:fritzlerlaw at outlook.com>

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