[WSBAPT] Will Found after Intestate Probate opened

[Nicholas Pleasants]

I think it might be easier to admit the copy of the Will if you can locate the witnesses. Then just file the Will if it is ever discovered. See https://www.kingcountyprobates.com/admitting-copy-of-will for the procedure and statues on admitting the copy.
I have never done it the other way you suggest, partly because in King County they will issue an Order Directing Bank to open the safe deposit box and look for the will. Seems messier to go from an Administration to Testament/Non-Intervention probate.
Best,
Nick

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From: <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> on behalf of Jamia Burns <jamia at jamiaburnslaw.com>
Reply-To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 11:17 AM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Will Found after Intestate Probate opened

Hello,

I have a copy of a Will and the original is likely in the Safe Deposit box. It appears that in Whatcom County, I need to open an intestate Probate to get Letters of Administration that allow the PR to access the box and see if the original will is in there. Does anyone have a Petition and Order they use when the will is found after filing intestate probate?

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