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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Perhaps I should clarify, in King County you will be required to have a PGAL.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>I am in the process of preparing pleadings to open a probate in King County. The Will contains a specific bequest of $10,000 to a 12 year old. All of my research indicates that I will need a probate GAL for the 12 year old. Is that correct? There is no UTMA language in the Will.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Thanks in advance for your responses.</P>
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