[WSBAPT] Convert filed Will to Probate?

[Amy Goertz]

Thank you to all who responded about converting the filed Will to a probate proceeding.

Thought I would share this update - I just received a copy of the Will from my new client and, guess what? It’s not signed!

The Will is dated, initialed, and witnessed but there is no signature. Further, the notary on the Affidavit of Witnesses is one of the witnesses.

This should be interesting ...






Amy J. Goertz, J.D.
Goertz & Lambrecht PLLC
amyjgoertz at icloud.com <mailto:amyjgoertz at icloud.com> 

1.888.926.2607 phone
1.877.684.1627 fax

Address for correspondence:
2829 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 303
Spokane, WA 99203 

Additional office locations:
510 Bell Street
Edmonds, WA 98020

Goertz & Lambrecht PLLC
www.goertzlambrecht.com <http://www.goertzlambrecht.com/>







> On Feb 16, 2021, at 6:37 PM, Dalynne Singleton <dalynne at glgmail.com> wrote:
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> File a petition for testacy and court will admit the will if you prove certain aspects such as witnesses and signature.  The clerk will walk you through the process.
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> From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> on behalf of Amy Goertz <amyjgoertz at icloud.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 5:15 PM
> To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
> Subject: [WSBAPT] Convert filed Will to Probate?
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> Good afternoon -
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> I have a new case in which the named PR thought they could try doing the probate on their own, starting by filing the Will in Snohomish County.
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> Does anyone have a form or suggestion for getting the filed Will admitted to probate?
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> Amy J. Goertz, J.D.
> Goertz & Lambrecht PLLC
> amyjgoertz at icloud.com <mailto:amyjgoertz at icloud.com> 
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> 1.888.926.2607 phone
> 1.877.684.1627 fax
> 
> Address for correspondence:
> 2829 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 303
> Spokane, WA 99203 
> 
> Additional office locations:
> 510 Bell Street
> Edmonds, WA 98020
> 
> Goertz & Lambrecht PLLC
> www.goertzlambrecht.com <http://www.goertzlambrecht.com/>
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