[WSBAPT] Probate Commencement without Original Will

[Laurel Brown]

I agree with Nicholas.  I used this process last year with a probate where
the Will was supposed to have been in the decedent's safety deposit box.

Best,

Laurel

On Tue, May 25, 2021 at 11:59 AM Nicholas Pleasants <nick at pleasantslaw.com>
wrote:

> It has been a few years since I have done this, but my recollection is
> that you do not file a normal probate petition but file only a Petition for
> Order to Open Safety Box. See templates at
> https://www.wa-probate.com/instructions/opening/access-safety-box/ You’ll
> pay the $240 filing fee and get a probate cause number. You will then file
> a petition to appoint PR/admit will once you have the original will or
> decide to proceed a different way.
>
> Best,
>
> Nick
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> I have a PC that cannot access the Safe Deposit Box where the original
> Will of the deceased is located.  We have a copy. Do I file the Probate and
> indicate the original will be filed once it is retrieved from the Safe
> Deposit Box?  Just looking for suggestions on the best way to proceed.
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