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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Statute References for Question:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pursuant to RCW 11.40.070 a claim against an estate needs to be mailed/Served AND filed with the court, all within the time limitations specifically set forth in RCW 11.40.051(1)(a) (the later of 4 months from the date of first publication or 30 days from actual notice) or the claim is barred.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RCW 11.40.100 requires that a personal representative reject a claim in whole or in part and notify the claimant by personal service or certified mail of the rejection and file an affidavit with the court showing the notification and date of notification. The notification must advise the claimant that the claimant must bring suit in the proper court against the personal representative within 30 days of notification of the rejection or the claim will be forever barred.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>QUESTION:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If a claim fails to meet the form requirements set forth in RCW 11.40.070 (i.e. it was not filed with the court) or the claim fails to meet the time limitations set forth in RCW 11.40.051, (i.e. the claim was received and filed after the expiration date to file claims), then the claim is barred by statute. What are the are the personal representatives duties with regards to these creditors pursuant to RCW 11.40.100? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Must the personal representative incur the cost of notification of rejection of claims barred by statute, and notice of a right to bring suit against the personal representative within an additional 30 day waiting period? These claims are not rejected by the personal representative because they are not valid, but rather they are barred by statute for failure to comply with the presentation and time requirements.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It does not seem right that the estate has to incur the cost of notice of rejection of a claim by certified mail and an additional 30 day waiting period for a creditor who failed to follow the statutes and has a barred claim. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Can anyone give me some insight on the best way to handle these types of claims?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tricia D. Usab<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phillabaum, Ledlin, Matthews & Sheldon, PLLC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1235 N. Post Street, Ste. 100<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Spokane, WA 99201<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ph: (509) 838-6055<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fax: (509) 625-1909<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>tusab@spokelaw.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained in this communication is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. This communication may be an attorney-client communication and as such is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, this serves notice to you that you have received this message in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete the original and any attachments, as well as all copies thereof, and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>