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Coombs 425-453-4800 </span><a href="mailto:craigc@coombslawfirm.com">craigc@coombslawfirm.com</a><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Bodoni MT";color:#1F497D'>Wilhelmina C. Harlock, Attorney<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Bodoni MT";color:#1F497D'>Estate Planning, Wills & Probate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Bodoni MT";color:#1F497D'>GAL 26 & 11 / Certified Mediator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Bodoni MT";color:#1F497D'>PO Box 279<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Bodoni MT";color:#1F497D'>720 Main St, Suite 227<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Bodoni MT";color:#1F497D'>Mount Vernon, WA 98273<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Bodoni MT";color:#1F497D'>Tel: 360-593-5594 Fax: 360-404-7110<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Bodoni MT";color:#1F497D'>Email: </span><a href="mailto:wilharlock@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Bodoni MT";color:blue'>wilharlock@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Bodoni MT";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>***************************************************************************<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Bodoni MT";color:#1F497D'>The information transmitted in this email is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain <b><u>confidential and/or privileged material</u></b>, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. 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Spencer<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 10, 2016 3:35 PM<br><b>To:</b> wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Referral for Good Probate GAL<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings Listserv:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m seeking a couple of recommendations for a good guardian ad litem who can represent a group of minor and disabled beneficiaries in a complex matter where, in my opinion, the PR/trustee may have severely abused his fiduciary duties. I’d like to make a couple of GAL proposals to the court so that I can ensure the beneficiaries have someone comfortable with what will be a pretty detailed forensic examination of the PR/trustee’s acts and those of his attorney, and who will aggressively litigate on behalf of the beneficiaries if she or he discovers malfeasance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ideally, the GAL would be in Redmond or on the Eastside, but quality is more important than location. Any recommendations (including self-referrals) would be greatly appreciated. Please email offlist to <a href="mailto:james@spectra-law.com">james@spectra-law.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Many thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>James<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>James W. 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