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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hi Lovie:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I just ask for a copy of the Will (usually a nice letter that points out the duty to file the Will and cites the statute, but that mentions you will seek a court order if you don’t get a response). If there
is no response or a failure to respond, then I file a motion pursuant to RCW 11.20.010 and I set a hearing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">My answer might vary depending on your circumstances. I might open a probate and then file the Motion (if you think there are assets to probate). Or, I might try to get a copy of the Will from the drafting
attorney, if you have that information. Feel free to call me if you want to discuss.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Good luck!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Jill<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#3D3E40">Jill H. Sasser | Attorney at Law<br>
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Vancouver, WA 98666-1086<br>
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<p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: #3d3e40">Jill H. Sasser | Attorney at Law</span><br>
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P.O. Box 1086<br>
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<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> [<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Lovie Bernardi<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 10, 2016 11:45 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Failure to file a will with the court<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Listmates,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Has anyone had a situation where the person who had the original will of a decedent did not file a probate and failed to file the will in the time period set forth in RCW 11.20.010? If you just want a copy of the will, what are the options
available?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Lovie L. Bernardi</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Flaherty & Bernardi, PLLC</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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