[WSBAPT] Probating copy of will

[Jeff Davis]

Eden,

 

Are you able to locate at least one witness to the Will's signing who can
sign a new affidavit?

 

Jeff Davis

 

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Subject: [WSBAPT] Probating copy of will

 

Colleagues:  I am trying to get a copy of a Will admitted to probate.  I
have filed a Petition noting that it's a copy, and Waivers and Consent to
Entry of an Order Admitting the Will from all the heirs, and a Declaration
from the drafting attorney to the effect that it had not been changed and
that it represented the decedent's last wishes.  The court rejected the
Petition, noting that "the Will is a copy".  I have had copies admitted a
few times over the past 30 years using these procedures.  I don't know if
policy has changed, or if we have some unseasoned commissioners, or what.
The Will would distribute the estate differently from an intestate
administration, so it is important to get the Will admitted. I'm looking for
any suggestions on how to proceed.

Thank you,

Eden

 

Eden Rubenstein Toner

Attorney at Law

Mail only:  21301 Hwy 410 E, #140

Bonney Lake, WA  98391

Phone 206-953-4485

www.edenrtoner.com <http://www.edenrtoner.com> 

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