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<DIV>Esteemed Colleagues:</DIV>
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<DIV>It is my understanding that it is permissible to file a single probate
for a deceased couple if the Wills are the typical "I love you" type
(mirror images of each other as far as testamentary provisions are concerned and
both name the same alternate PR). But are there any legal restrictions or
practical barriers to doing this? For example, if the Wills
contained different testamentary provisions, or named different alternate PR's,
would that not mean two separate probate proceedings? Or, if one spouse
died intestate and the surviving spouse then executed a Will before passing
away, is it possible for the PR named in the Will to also be named as the
Administrator of the intestate spouse? My intuition tells me the latter
would not be a problem, but I hate to rely solely on my intuition.</DIV>
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<DIV>I would very much appreciate any guidance on this. </DIV>
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<DIV>As always, best regards to all,</DIV>
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<DIV>Dewey</DIV>
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<DIV>Law Office of Dewey W. Weddle, PLLC<BR>909 7th Street<BR>Anacortes,
WA 98221</DIV>
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