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<p>Adria,</p>
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<p>I think RCW 11.96A.040 and 050 can be read to authorize probate in Washington state even if the decedent was not a resident, as long a there is property here, or beneficiaries under the will. I have done it this way before.</p>
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<p>Good luck,</p>
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<p>Randy</p>
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<p>Petgrave & Petgrave, PLLC</p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 31, 2016 1:21 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Non-resident probate</font>
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<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12.8px">I just want to verify whether a probate can be opened in WA for a resident of Arizona who died in Arizona. The will was written in WA and all beneficiaries live here. I have received conflicting advice and this
is for a family member. Thanks!</span><br clear="all">
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<div>Adria Vondra<br>
Attorney at Law<br>
Vondra Law Firm, PLLC</div>
<div>15600 Redmond Way, Ste 201</div>
<div>Redmond, WA 98052</div>
<div><a href="mailto:avondra@vondralawfirm.com" target="_blank">avondra@vondralawfirm.com</a></div>
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