[WSBAPT] Cannot Identify Witnesses on the Will

[Roger Hawkes]

Yes; I think you must since the will is  unintelligible.

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Jamia Burns
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 2:54 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Cannot Identify Witnesses on the Will

Hello,

I have a probate client who is the only heir in the will and under intestacy. The will was not prepared by an attorney and there is no Affidavit. The signatures of the witnesses cannot be read and the son (client) has no idea who they might be. Should I just file for intestate probate and attach the Will as an exhibit, or try to get the will admitted without identifying the witnesses?

Respectfully,

Jamia S. Burns
Attorney at Law
(360) 739-6379
Office: 1200 Dupont St., Suite 1-D
Bellingham, WA 98225 (By Appointment Only)
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