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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>It sounds like the textbook definition of a holographic will, which as we know are not acknowledged or valid in the State of Washington (since it was drafted here).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I don’t think you have any responsibility in terms of filing it. I would advise the client that the will is invalid and proceed with the probate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Regards, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Randy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Petgrave & Petgrave, PLLC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Attorneys at Law<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>P.O. Box 4142<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Seattle, WA 98194-0142<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Office: (206) 583-0422<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Fax: (206) 232-4483<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ty Albertson<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 18, 2016 11:27 AM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Invalid Will Question<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>I recently opened an intestate estate and some time later a handwritten will was found by the administrator of the estate at the deceased home. The will has no date, was not witnessed, and was drafted in Washington. My question is what is my responsibility with this invalid will? Should it still be filed or should I simply advise my client that the will is invalid and proceed with the probate?<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Ty Albertson, Attorney <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Albertson Law LLP<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>(509) 551-3315<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>124 Kennewick Ave. #12<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Kennewick, WA 99336<o:p></o:p></p></div><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=ox-942332cf76-msonormal>**** CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE****<o:p></o:p></p><p class=ox-942332cf76-msonormal>The information contained in this email is privileged and confidential; intended only for the use of the addressee(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copying or distribution of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, immediately notify the undersigned and you are instructed to delete all electronic copies and destroy any printed copies.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>