[WSBAPT] King County - Initiating Probate with Will in Repository

Mon Sep 22 14:36:35 PDT 2025

Hi All,

I drafted a will for a client now deceased that was deposited into the Will
repository.  His named PR has now retained our firm to initiate probate.

I am realizing that I do not have the procedures down for getting a will
deposited in the repository into a probate matter.  The only guidance I can
find is as follows from KCSC’s website:

Any other person, such as an attorney or Guardian, may withdraw the
original will only with a court order after showing of good cause. Upon
request and presentation of a certified copy of the testator’s death
certificate, the Clerk’s Office will unseal the file. If a probate file is
opened at that time, the full filing fee must be charged per RCW
36.18.020(2)(f).

https://kingcounty.gov/en/court/superior-court/courts-jails-legal-system/ex-parte-probate/procedures#:~:text=days%20in%20advance.-,Probates%20with%20wills%20must%20have%20the%20original%20will%20delivered%20or,detail%20in%20the%20GAL's%20report
.

How does one seek to have the Will moved over?  Is there a separate Ex
Parte Motion / Order submitted with the Verified Petition to Probate that
you normally file?  Exemplary samples (or case numbers for me to review)
greatly appreciated. :)

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*From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com>
*On Behalf Of *Amy Goertz
*Sent:* Monday, September 22, 2025 10:38 AM
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*Subject:* Re: [WSBAPT] Publication in Benton County

Great - thank you!!

Amy

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On Sep 22, 2025, at 10:35 AM, Mark Anderson <marka at mbaesq.com> wrote:

These were the two Benton County publications that I learned about last
year:

Prosser Record Bulletin

509-786-1711

Tri-City Herald

509-582-1464

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> *On Behalf Of *Amy Goertz
*Sent:* Saturday, September 20, 2025 12:17 PM
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*Subject:* [WSBAPT] Publication in Benton County

Does anyone have a preferred newspaper in Richland/Benton County for
publishing Notice to Creditors?

Amy

*Amy J. Goertz, J.D.*

*Goertz & Lambrecht PLLC*

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1.877.684.1627 fax

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Spokane, WA 99203

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510 Bell Street
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Goertz & Lambrecht PLLC

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