[WSBAPT] Newly discovered minor heir in probate

[Julie Martiniello]

Hello All,

I opened a probate for a client in King County about 6 months ago with a
noted hearing, and issued Letters of Administration for my client (adult
daughter). The decedent had a wife and two adult children that were known
at the time. Now two days before closing of the estate property (the
only estate asset), title has notified my client of a judgment against
decedent and upon looking it up, it appears there is a minor child of
decedent- which is a complete shock to the PR.

I have not ran into this particular situation before.

I realize I need to update the court and notify the minor's parent of the
probate. This is in King County, so I assume a GAL will be appointed. This
has never happened to me before so I have a few procedure questions if
anyone has advice they are willing to share:

1. What is the best way to go about notifying the court? Do I need to amend
the initial petition for letters and ask that standing letters remain valid?

2. I assume I will need to note a hearing of some sort with notice to all
parties. I am thinking of a combination of motion to validate existing
letters and petition for instruction regarding newly found minor heir.

3. We do not know the contact information for the minor's mother at this
time. Should I notify the court while we try and locate the child?

Any advice is appreciated!



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Respectfully,

JULIE A. MARTINIELLO | PARTNER | DIMENSION LAW GROUP PLLC
130 Andover Park East, Suite 300 | Tukwila, WA 98188
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