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 opened.  The filing of the Petition usually prompts the PR to open the probate and get appointed OR at least a response and appearance at the hearing.  In other words, gets the ball rolling.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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>Setareh Mahmoodi<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 25, 2017 2:45 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Claim in probate/ Creditor opening a probate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">PC has a signed and notarized contract from deceased for a large sum payment due upon death for services provided over the years. It has been a few months since the date of death and no probate opened. Seems
 like the heirs don't get along. Apparently there is a will. There may or may not be an attorney hired by the PR. According to PC decedent had large sum of assets.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">If a probate is filed the only requirement is to bring a claim under 11.40.070 within four months of publication and should be entitled to payment if estate is solvent.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">How about if a probate is not opened and the named PR refuses to open one or pay the claim, I know under 11.28.120 a creditor may open a probate. Has anyone done this before that can give some helpful tips?
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