[WSBAPT] Hello/responses appreciated asap please - thanks in advance

[Tom Westbrook]

Well, my question is why won’t the attorney that filed it do the right
thing and correct the Petition he/she prepared knowing it was not accurate
or truthful? I have not idea about ex parte. I would expect an ex parte
Judge would like to see that attorney face to face.



Sincerely,



Tom



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*On Behalf Of *Diane J. Kiepe
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*Subject:* [WSBAPT] Hello/responses appreciated asap please - thanks in
advance



A probate was opened by an individual purporting to be a friend and
business connection to decedent.  Individual had an attorney.  Petition
indicated no heirs; there is in fact an heir (a daughter) and the attorney
even noted, condolences on the death of your father in sending her the
Notice of Appointment (SMH).  No notice on hearing was sought for
non-intervention powers.  Daughter is willing and able to serve and I think
the original petitioner may face claims from the estate for vulnerable
adult issues.



I plan to file a motion to remove (in the meantime asking to step down but
not hopeful) and want to set it Ex Parte because it literally should take
only moments.  Anyone know a reason why ex parte would not be appropriate.



Thanks in advance – what is wrong with people?!



*Diane J. Kiepe*



Diane J. Kiepe

Douglas Eden

717 W. Sprague Ave.

Suite 1500

Spokane, WA  99201

djkiepe at depdslaw.com

509-455-5300
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