[WSBAPT] Statutory Agent - knowledgeable bank?

[John Creahan]

Eric,
So frustrating. I have never run across this, but you might want to check with banks headquartered in Washington, such as Washington Trust Bank or Columbia Bank. They are more likely to be familiar with Washington state statutes.
Hope this helps,
John

John Creahan
www.cairn-law.com<http://www.cairn-law.com/>
206-578-5877
Fremont office:
3417 Evanston Ave. N, Suite 312
Seattle, WA 98103


From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Terry Tassin
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:47 PM
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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Statutory Agent - knowledgeable bank?

Eric,

You might try contacting someone at the Washington Bankers Association to assist as a "go between" when dealing with stubbornness on the bank's part.

James M. Pishue, President & CEO
Washington Bankers Association
1601 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2150
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 344-3485

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com<mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Eric Nelsen
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Statutory Agent - knowledgeable bank?

I have a client who is appointed statutory agent for a missing heir, per RCW 11.76.200<https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.76.200>. Chase Bank has consulted their Book of Rules and conferred with the Higher Authorities, justified their salaries, and are now telling him there ain't no such animal and he has to be appointed Guardian of the missing heir in order to open an account to hold the money.

Does anyone know of a bank that knows what a statutory agent is, and understands what a court order is?

Many thanks in advance,

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
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