[WSBAPT] Serving as PR for litigation purposes

[Roger Hawkes]

I think you accept service of pleadings, get insurance defense activated, find out assets of decedent so you can do an inventory if requested, and get assets frozen so they don’t disappear; then you wait for outcome of litigation.  You should also publish creditors notice and send a copy by mail to the claimant and any other potential creditors.  Meantime don’t admit to anything😊

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of michael at westseattleattorney.com
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2021 2:22 PM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Serving as PR for litigation purposes

Passenger sues deceased driver and appoints self as PR. Decedent's insurer objects to conflict so I am appointed PR from list.  Plaintiff Atty suggests that my role in litigation is limited.  Anyone have some resources /direction as to what the duties of a PR would be in these circumstances? Thanks Mike

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