[WSBAPT] Probate for Wrongful Death Suit

[Mark Vohr]

Lovie -

            We are frequently asked to serve as PR in these circumstances too.  100% agree with Bruce's comments below.  You may wish to require as a condition of your serving that you are permitted to retain probate counsel (even though you are probate counsel) to make sure you have an outside objective view on how to proceed.  I wouldn't pass up an opportunity to pick Bruce's brain on this. I imagine he has a ton of experience with these sorts of cases.

Mark C. Vohr, J.D. CPG
Ohana Fiduciary Corporation
A Washington Trust Company
155 NE 100th St., Suite 209
Seattle, WA  98125
Telephone:  (206) 782-1189

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Bruce Moen
Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 1:04 PM
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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Probate for Wrongful Death Suit

Hi Lovie,

I have been recruited to serve as a PR in that circumstance many times.  You definitely need to be aware of the typical view of the PI lawyer of a probate and a probate administrator's view. Wide cultural differences between PI lawyers and probate lawyers. Potential administrative malpractice issues that are not on the radar of a PI lawyer.

Too much to post here on the  List Serve.

Feel free to give me a call: 206-441-1156

Bruce Moen

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Subject: [WSBAPT] Probate for Wrongful Death Suit

Dear listmates,

I have been asked to open a probate for the sole purpose of allowing the PR to bring a wrongful death suit. There are no assets and no known debts. This is the first time I will open a probate for this purpose, and I'd like to talk to someone who has been through the process before. Is there anyone who is willing to share their wisdom? Thanks!

Lovie

Lovie L. Bernardi
Flaherty & Bernardi, PLLC
3600 15th Avenue West #205
Seattle, WA  98119
(206) 682-2616

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