[WSBAPT] protecting address information during probate

[Brent Williams-Ruth]

Hi Eleanor -

I had a similar situation in 2019.  I simply put REDACTED AT REQUEST OF
HEIR.  The Court had no problems with it and granted the Petition.  My
understanding of the Affidavit of Mailing would be to establish that you
sent something to that person on the date indicated. As long as they do not
come forward and challenge - then there really is no issue to be had.  If
you want to be extra cautious, I might suggest documenting in your file
copy of the correspondence that is mailed.

In my case - nothing came of it. Probate happened, address kept secret,
everyone got their share, and we have moved on and closed that matter.

May you have as smooth a case!

Cheers!
Brent

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On Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 11:17 AM Eleanor Doermann <
eleanor.doermann at gmail.com> wrote:

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> I am preparing to open probate for an intestate estate where notice needs
> to be given to all the decedent’s siblings and half-siblings. A half-sister
> does not want her location revealed to a half-brother, not even her city
> and state, because of legitimate safety concerns. My client is full sibling
> of the decedent. I am trying to figure out how much address information I
> can leave out, redact, or otherwise protect on behalf of this beneficiary,
> both in the initial petition and in the required declarations of mailing of
> notice in the court file. Any recommendations?
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> Best wishes,
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> Eleanor Doermann
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