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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I have a situation where the appointed PR lives in another country (England). Unfortunately, the alternate PR also lives abroad.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is posing problematic in obtaining original signatures, notarizations and other administrative issues. We also need to submit an SS-4 to obtain a tax ID number, and open an estate account.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The PR is willing, if necessary, to appoint a family member of the decedent living locally, as an agent to work for her. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any thoughts on best course of action or how I should handle this? If using the family member as an agent is the best way, is there any special way of going about that? Is there a standard appointment form letter (anyone would be willing to share), or would a limited power of attorney work? The more creative or “non-standard” this looks, the more I anticipate push-back from the financial institutions holding the decedent’s investment accounts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Your thoughts and input are appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Randy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Petgrave & Petgrave, PLLC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attorneys at Law<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P.O. Box 4142<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seattle, WA 98194-0142<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Direct: (206) 240-9148<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Office: (206) 583-0422<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fax: (206) 232-4483<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>