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<p>Hi Jake-</p>
<p>The standard for a reasonable search for heirs is pretty high. I
can't remember the name of the controlling case from the last time
I had to research it, but it involved obscure Norwegian (?)
cousins successfully re-opening a probate because they hadn't
received notice. Clients often don't want to hear this and I've
been fired over it. But I think in this electronic age, you
need to really look. Here's a company I've used and been very
happy with: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://trustandestatesearch.com">http://trustandestatesearch.com</a>.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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<div>We have a probate involving disparate family members
without firm connections between them. Our clients do not know
the exact addresses or contact information for several heirs
outside the State and the relationship has been fraught for
some time. In order to satisfy notice requirements, what is
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<div>Would notice by publication for three consecutive weeks in
the widely circulated county/regional paper be sufficient or
is a more thorough search for contact information required?
(I'm looking to RCW 7.90.052(3) for some guidance on just what
constitutes sufficient publication for an individual).<br>
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<div>Your insight is appreciated!</div>
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