[WSBAPT] King County banks - blocked account orders?

Mon Oct 27 12:06:40 PDT 2025

I agree with Brent.  I make the appts thru online scheduling for an in person meeting.  PLUS, I now have my fave person at BECU in U Place in Tacoma and always schedule with him.  Now, in and out in 15 min.

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Brent Williams-Ruth
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 10:59 AM
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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] King County banks - blocked account orders?

I have had a recent experience setting up a blocked account and it was with BECU.

First, BECU will only work with a blocked account through their two branches (that I know of) that have actual tellers. This includes the HQ Branch in Tukwila and then the branch off Union Street (behind Target) in Tacoma.

Second, it takes FOREVER. OK, so maybe I am being hyperbolic on a Monday because my hair is on fire over something else - but it did take nearly an hour to do the entire transaction. So much so that the first time I went in, it was me over-scheduling thinking I would have plenty of time if I allowed for a 30 minute drop in. Nope. Had to leave and go back and start over again another day.

Other than that - it was relatively painless. Just such a waste of time and because it was BECU and their whole lack of tellers in most branches - frustrating that I could only go to one of two places, neither of which are convenient to my office.

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On Mon, Oct 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM Eric Nelsen <eric at sayrelawoffices.com<mailto:eric at sayrelawoffices.com>> wrote:
I have an estate where I think I’m going to need to set up a blocked account, and I haven’t done one in 10+ years. Does anyone have more recent experience—are there banks that refuse to deal with blocked accounts, would a credit union work better, any thoughts or war stories or suggestions?

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
206-625-0092
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