[WSBAPT] Probate where best candidate for PR has juvenile

Kaitlyn Jackson kaitlyn at dimensionlaw.com
Thu Dec 10 12:31:33 PST 2020


Fascinating discussion considering that you can be an attorney with a
felony record.

Kaitlyn

On Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 10:20 AM Thomas M. Culbertson <
tculbertson at lukins.com> wrote:

> This provision of the RCW has always struck me as unduly harsh, and
> fortunately I have never had to actually deal with it.  I wonder if an
> understanding commissioner might be convinced to appoint a felon/PR if the
> heirs and beneficiaries all signed waivers of that provision and urged the
> court to appoint the felon/PR.
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> Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2020 09:03:18 -0800
> From: <chris at hendry-law.com>
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> Subject: [WSBAPT] Probate where best candidate for PR has juvenile
> felony
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> Good morning everyone,
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> I am assisting a pro bono probate client and just learned they have a
> juvenile felony. The decedent died without a will, and there aren't any
> other suitable candidates to serve as PR. Have any of you dealt with a
> similar situation or have any ideas on options available. The main asset of
> the estate is a home that is in default, so time is of the essence.
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> Respectfully,
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> Chris Hendry
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> I would be interested in seeing what others say, but I haven't found a way
> around a felony conviction in fiduciary appointments, even if it occurred
> decades ago. Can a professional PR be appointed? Is there any equity in the
> home that could be used to pay that person/entity's fees?
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> Candace Wilkerson
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> Good morning everyone,
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> I am assisting a pro bono probate client and just learned they have a
> juvenile felony. The decedent died without a will, and there aren't any
> other suitable candidates to serve as PR. Have any of you dealt with a
> similar situation or have any ideas on options available. The main asset of
> the estate is a home that is in default, so time is of the essence.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Chris Hendry
> Hendry Law, PLLC
> 1001 S. Yakima Ave., Suite 1, Tacoma, WA 98405
> (253) 441-7826
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