[WSBAPT] Longer than a year status report in probate

[Eric Nelsen]

I generally do if I think it’s going to be open a lot longer than one year. But I don’t set it for hearing; I just file it. It's possible to get an order approving the various activities described in the report, but for routine probates I think that is just wasted expense.

If it is being litigated or otherwise highly contentious and the PR has to do something that is discretionary and potentially significant, I sometimes get an order for instructions from the court – but those are always special interim reports, basically filed as a motion requesting an order of approval, rather than an annual report.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
206-625-0092
eric at sayrelawoffices.com<mailto:eric at sayrelawoffices.com>

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Jordan Kostelyk
Sent: Friday, February 6, 2026 3:08 PM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Longer than a year status report in probate

Hello,

Does anyone have guidance on if they file a status report if a probate is open longer than a year? Specifically in Snohomish and King counties.

Thank you,
Jordan

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