[WSBAPT] Need to Publish Notice to Creditors?

[Thomas Fiscus]

Listmates - I feel like I've seen the answer to this question before on the listserve but can't locate it.  Decedent died intestate in March 2020, but no actions were taken to probate his estate.  All debts were joint and satisfied by the surviving spouse.  For reasons related to unresolved real property interests, a probate is now deemed necessary.  Am I reading RCW 11.40.051(1)(c) correctly that because two years have passed since the decedent's death, any creditor claims not otherwise barred by a statute of limitations are also barred?  Does that mean publication of Notice to Creditors in a newspaper of record (and its expense) is unnecessary?  
ThanksTom
Law Office of Thomas J. Fiscus
Box 1167Eastsound, WA 98245Ph 360-298-0534
WSBA # 44741


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