[WSBAPT] Decedent used two names

[Kokie Adams]

I have opened probates with a/k/a in Snohomish County with no issue. 

Best regards,

Kokie Adams
(pronouns she/her/hers)



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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of John Creahan
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:11 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Decedent used two names

Hi,
I have a situation I haven't seen before.
I have a new client who will be personal representative of her mother's estate.
Mom used two names - both the name she was born with ("Sally Smith") and her married name ("Sally Smith-Jones").
Apparently she has bank accounts in both names.
I am concerned that banks might not recognize the personal representative's authority if we open the estate in only one name.
Does anybody have any experience with opening an estate using an also known as (Sally Smith a/k/a Sally Smith-Jones).
FWIW, both names are on the death certificate.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
John

John Creahan
206-578-5877
http://www.cairn-law.com

Fremont office:
3417 Evanston Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103





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