[WSBAPT] Unknown heirs in intestate probate

[Timothy Lehr]

All,

I have an estate where decedent was unmarried, no kids, parents predeceased him and no living siblings. He was a recluse and lived off the grid, however there are some assets in the estate. A cousin stepped in to act as Administrator. The cousin hadn't talked with the decedent for many years.

There are a number of cousins that were found that are potential heirs to the estate, but many potential others and the Administrator has no idea where they live, if they are still alive, or how to get in contact with them.

What's the best process or RCW to follow for due diligence on notifying these potential heirs and how do we approach final distributions if we can find everyone that may be an interested party?

Thanks,

Timothy C. Lehr
Attorney & Partner

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