[WSBAPT] statute of limitations questions

[Shannon Jones]

Listmates, PR was appointed about a year ago for estate of a relative who died 15 mos. ago. On request of CPA to amend decedent's personal tax return, we obtained some bank records just this month which appear to document financial abuse by one of the heirs (several checks payable to the heir for CASH, one that is over $10k). Assume the decedent was aware of this and did nothing and fits w/in WA definition of vulnerable adult. Does the 3 year SOL for conversion, financial exploitation of the decedent, and breach of fiduciary duty start when the funds were taken w/decedent's presumed knowledge? when the PR was appointed? when the PR discovered this? Also, does the PR have a legal duty to use estate funds to pursue action against the bad actor heir? Any input appreciated - Shannon

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Shannon R. Jones | Attorney
Campbell Barnett PLLC
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