[WSBAPT] GAL Required?

[Judy Nakashima Shoji]

Same thing happened to me a few weeks ago.  I re-submitted with a declaration signed by all the parents of the minors declaring they agree to have the inheritance deposited into a UTMA account and was able to avoid a PGAL.  

Best regards, 
Judy Nakashima ShojiAttorney at Law2400 NW 80th Street, #511Seattle, WA  98117(206) 947-0649
 

    On Monday, April 5, 2021, 11:59:06 AM PDT, Timothy Austin <taustin at nwtaxlaw.com> wrote:  
 
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Listmates,
 
  
 
Recent probate filing was rejected with a note that a GAL needed to be appointed because there were minor beneficiaries.  Great grandmother was giving $1,000 to each of nine great grandchildren. Appointment of a GAL  seems to be a bit overkill. I am thinking a  revised petition and order requiring distribution to UTMA accounts may be a more efficient alternative. Any other recommendations?
 
  
 
Thanks,
 
  
 
Tim
 
  
 

 
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