[WSBAPT] Lis Pendens

[Philip N. Jones]

Don't know much about geography, or lis pendens, but I think you have to have a pending matter docketed.
Phil Jones

Philip N. Jones
Duffy Kekel LLP
900 S.W. Fifth Ave. Suite 2500
Portland, OR 97204
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Diane J. Kiepe
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 2:44 PM
To: 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv' <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Lis Pendens

Hello,

I am hoping someone can help me with a quick answer related to Lis pendens - I have a pc who lived with her Fiancé for like 20 years.  He died, no plan, daughter says get out of the house.  I strongly believe that she has a strong case for interest in the assets (although the Fiancé made significantly more money).  I am wondering what is the legal standard I should be considering before filing a Lis pendens - I know they can't be filed willie nillie but I also recall hearing that if you file one and your claim is later invalidated you are subject to damages - I would think there is a good faith standard at least.  Hope to research this more but it's really bothering me at the moment.


Diane J. Kiepe
Douglas Eden, P.S.
717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1500
Spokane, WA  99201
djkiepe at depdslaw.com<mailto:djkiepe at depdslaw.com>
509-455-5300

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