[WSBAPT] Ex Parte Opening in Pierce County - how to get letters?

[Mark Anderson]

I am assuming you registered with the LINX system.  You don't need to submit this form Ex Parte via the Clerk (so no $40 fee).  On the drop-down menu for "Type" of document, scroll down and select "Request for Letters" and the number of copies you want.  The Clerk's office will just send you those in the mail at five dollars a pop.

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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Ex Parte Opening in Pierce County - how to get letters?

I just did this last week for the first time and I found this form online, which I then uploaded to ex parte via clerk (and had to pay another $40 for the presentation in addition to the cost of the letters) and then they mailed them.

Amy

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On Aug 1, 2026, at 10:44 AM, Brent Williams-Ruth <brent at williams-ruthlaw.com<mailto:brent at williams-ruthlaw.com>> wrote:

I just did my first Ex Parte via the Clerk opening of probate in Pierce County.

How do I get the Letters that will be generated? Last time I had a matter in Pierce County it was done in-person and the letters were on the light purple paper printed from the clerk's office.  Do they do online?

Anyone with Pierce County experience willing to share this next step. I cannot find the specific details in LINX or the court website.

Thank you!
Brent


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