[WSBAPT] Urgent - testator with COVID isolated in hospital, hospital refusing to allow visitors

[Donna Calf Robe]

I had a hospital administrator agree that the attorney and witnesses could watch the client sign outside of the room through the window and the nurse would bring the will to client to sign.  And parties could communicate via telephone.
But unfortunately, the client died before arrangements were finalized.

Donna

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Eric Nelsen
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Urgent - testator with COVID isolated in hospital, hospital refusing to allow visitors

Relaying on behalf of a family law colleague:

Client is in hospital with COVID in southern Washington. Hospital won't allow visitors "because he's not dying" but he's likely going onto a ventilator within next 24 hours. Atty can talk to the client by phone and can evaluate competency etc. but we're concerned about mechanics of getting the will executed. Needs the two witnesses, and no visitors are allowed in the room.

Who has dealt with this scenario? What's the practical way to get cooperation from the hospital to the extent needed to get the will executed by the client?

A call or email would be appreciated-thank you and thank you on behalf of our colleague who contacted me!

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
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