[WSBAPT] Notice to potential heir, address unknown

Tue Aug 26 10:48:17 PDT 2025

I have used a skip tracing service to locate missing beneficiaries.  If you have a last known address they can generally find a more current address for a rather low fee.  My go-to is Pegasus Process Service.

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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Notice to potential heir, address unknown

We usually run a www.whitepages.com<http://www.whitepages.com> report and a TLO report to get a last known address for an heir we don’t have any address for…

The notice must be provided to the last known address, and the commissioners usually accept proof of this notice being sent to a last known address.

Same is true for the Notice of Pendency after appointment is made.

Under RCW 11.28.237, once appointed:

The PR must send notice to each and every heir of the estate.  This must be done within 20 days of the PR’s appointment.

The notice can be sent via mail or personal service.  It should be sent to the last known address of each heir.

If the heir’s address is unknown, the PR must make reasonable efforts to locate them. If those efforts fail, the court may allow alternative methods such as publication.

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Subject: [WSBAPT] Notice to potential heir, address unknown

All,

PC is surviving spouse of decedent. Decedent had two children from previous marriage. Decedent passed away without a Will. PC needs to file intestate probate to transfer a house into his name. House only had decedent’s name on it, but spouses lived there for 30+ years and PC paid mortgage. Looks like PC has a strong claim for community property.

Child #1 is in agreement that house goes to PC. No one knows where child #2 lives and a due diligence search couldn’t find any last known address.

Is there an RCW on point on any notice requirements for child #2? We plan to note up a hearing to appoint PC as Administrator, but not sure what process we need to follow to satisfy any notice requirements when we cannot find a last known address for child #2.

Timothy C. Lehr

Attorney & Partner

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