[WSBAPT] Does 11.20.020 require notarization?

[Brent Williams-Ruth]

Thank you, Nick.

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On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 11:31 AM Nick Pleasants <npleasants at ohswlaw.com>
wrote:

> Hi Brent,
>
> I published an article in the RPPT newsletter on this topic. Notarization
> is not required. See *Estate of Starkel*, 134 P.3d 1197, 134 Wn. App. 364
> (2006). My article is attached for your reading pleasure.
>
> Best,
>
> Nick
>
> *Nicholas Pleasants | Shareholder *
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> *From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Brent Williams-Ruth
> *Sent:* Thursday, July 7, 2022 10:30 AM
> *To:* WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <WSBAPT at lists.wsbarppt.com>
> *Subject:* [WSBAPT] Does 11.20.020 require notarization?
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>
> Greetings List -
>
>
>
> New probate case has come my way with a Will that includes an attestation
> and declaration of the two witnesses, but it is not notarized.
>
>
>
> The statute specifically states "make an affidavit before any person
> authorized to administer oaths"
>
>
>
> Has anyone been able to have a King County probate where the Court
> accepted the declaration without further attempt to obtain an affidavit?
>
>
>
> *Brent Williams-Ruth* (pronouns: he/him)
> *Attorney-At-Law*
>
> *Law Offices of Brent Williams-Ruth, **a division of BWR Consulting, PLLC*
>
> *Physical Address: 500 S 336th Street, Suite 214; Federal Way, WA 98003*
>
> ***EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY**** All mail sent through the USPS should be
> sent to the following address: PO BOX 3319; Federal Way, WA 98063 *
>
> Office/Scheduling Phone: (253) 285-7751
>
> Direct: (253) 285-7453
>
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