[WSBAPT] PR receiving notices on behalf of other heirs

[Brian Andrews]

Thank you, Diane. That's helpful.

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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] PR receiving notices on behalf of other heirs

Hello Brian,

I would be concerned on just allowing that with nothing more.  I would ask the sister to have him sign to use that address if she is able to see him in person.  I know when I had a homeless person, I was told I had to use the main post office branch here in Spokane (and I seem to recall there was a special designation) because apparently, homeless can get mail from the main post office in cities.

I suppose in the alternative she can sign an affidavit for your file saying that he requested that address be used and she understands that you are providing instructions related to this heir based on that representation.

Real life challenges - best of luck to you.

Diane J. Kiepe

Diane J. Kiepe
Douglas Eden
717 W. Sprague Ave.
Suite 1500
Spokane, WA  99201
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509-455-5300

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Subject: [WSBAPT] PR receiving notices on behalf of other heirs

Happy Friday, colleagues!

Question:

When a PR is giving notice of her appointment to heirs, legatees, and devisees of the estate pursuant to RCW 11.28.237, may she receive the mailed notice c/o or on behalf of the heir? I have a client whose brother is homeless. I have not spoken directly with brother (that is sort of the problem, that he is hard to get a hold of), but client says she has (and I believe her) and that he wants her to receive the notices on his behalf.

Your insight is appreciated.

Brian H. Andrews, Attorney at Law
brian at hawklaw.biz<mailto:brian at hawklaw.biz>
Hawkins Law, PLLC
Phone 509-529-5175 / Fax 509-529-2564
2225 Isaacs, Suite A/ Walla Walla, WA 99362

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