[WSBAPT] Filing Probate in Different County than Will Filed?

[Elizabeth Bateman]

Good Morning,

I have been asked to assist in filing a probate for a decedent whose original Will was filed "No Probate" in Whatcom County.  I am in King County and would really rather do the probate here, especially since there's real estate in King County that needs to be sold.

I am sure someone has done this before.  Can I just order an exemplified copy of the Will and get it admitted in King County?  Or the other option I suppose is to get the Will admitted in Whatcom Ex Parte via the Clerk and ask for a transfer of venue to King at the same time.  I'd like to avoid having to charge the client for me to drive up to Bellingham.

Any thoughts?

Thanks much.
Elizabeth

Elizabeth G. Bateman
Attorney
Admitted in Washington and Minnesota
Bateman Law Group, PLLC
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