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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">I don't know if Spokane County Clerk specifically will accept it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The argument has been that it appears to be allowed by law, under either RCW 9A.72.085 or RCW 5.50.030 (assuming that swearing in as PR is not an "oath of office" within the meaning of RCW 5.50.030(2)(b)). But arguably
RCW 9A.72.085 doesn't really apply to an oath swearing to abide by duties of appointment, because that's not really to "support, evidence, establish, or prove" anything. The PR's oath is a promise, more akin to an oath of office than testimony to establish
facts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">RCW <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.72.085"><span style="color:#7DAB8A">9A.72.085</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">Unsworn statements, certification</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">—</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">Standards
for subscribing to an unsworn statement. <i>(Effective until July 1, 2021.)</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Whenever</span>, under any law of this state or under any rule, order, or requirement made under the law of this state,
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">any matter in an official proceeding is required</span> or permitted
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">to be supported, evidenced, established, or proved by a person's sworn</span> written statement, declaration, verification, certificate,
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">oath,</span> or affidavit, <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
the matter may with like force and effect be supported, evidenced, established, or proved in the official proceeding by an unsworn written statement, declaration,</span> verification, or certificate, which:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black;background:aqua;mso-highlight:aqua">(a) Recites that it is certified or declared by the person to be true under penalty of
perjury;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black;background:aqua;mso-highlight:aqua">(b) Is subscribed by the person;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black;background:aqua;mso-highlight:aqua">(d) States that it is so certified or declared under the laws of the state of Washington.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black;background:aqua;mso-highlight:aqua">(2) The certification or declaration may be in substantially the following form:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(3) For purposes of this section, a person subscribes to an unsworn written statement, declaration, verification, or certificate
by:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(a) Affixing or placing his or her signature as defined in RCW <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.04.110"><b><span style="color:#7DAB8A">9A.04.110</span></b></a> on
the document;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(b) Attaching or logically associating his or her digital signature or electronic signature to the document;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(c) Affixing or logically associating his or her signature in the manner described in general rule 30 to the document if
he or she is a licensed attorney; or<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(d) Affixing or logically associating his or her full name, department or agency, and badge or personnel number to any document
that is electronically submitted to a court, a prosecutor, or a magistrate from an electronic device that is owned, issued, or maintained by a criminal justice agency if he or she is a law enforcement officer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(4) This section does not apply to writings requiring an acknowledgment, depositions, oaths of office, or oaths required
to be taken before a special official other than a notary public.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(5) "Digital signature" means an electronic signature that is a transformation of a message using an asymmetric cryptosystem
such that a person who has the initial message and the signer's public key can accurately determine whether the:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(a) Transformation was created using the private key that corresponds to the signer's public key; and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(b) Initial message has been altered since the transformation was made.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(6) "Electronic signature" has the same meaning as in RCW <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.360.030"><b><span style="color:#7DAB8A">19.360.030</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">[ <a href="http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1908.SL.pdf?cite=2019%20c%20132%20%C2%A7%202;"><b><span style="color:#7DAB8A">2019
c 132 § 2;</span></b></a> <a href="http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2013-14/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/6279-S.SL.pdf?cite=2014%20c%2093%20%C2%A7%204;"><b><span style="color:#7DAB8A">2014 c 93 § 4;</span></b></a> <a href="http://leg.wa.gov/CodeReviser/documents/sessionlaw/1981c187.pdf?cite=1981%20c%20187%20%C2%A7%203."><b><span style="color:#7DAB8A">1981
c 187 § 3.</span></b></a>]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">RCW <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=5.50.030"><span style="color:#7DAB8A">5.50.030</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">Validity of unsworn declaration</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">—</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">Exceptions.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section,
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">if a law of this state requires or permits use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this chapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(2) This chapter does not apply to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(a) A deposition;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(b) An oath of office;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(c) An oath required to be given before a specified official other than a notary public;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(d) A declaration to be recorded pursuant to Title <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=64"><b><span style="color:#7DAB8A">64</span></b></a> or <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=65"><b><span style="color:#7DAB8A">65</span></b></a> RCW;
or<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">(e) An oath required by RCW <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.20.020"><b><span style="color:#7DAB8A">11.20.020</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",serif;color:black">[ <a href="http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2011-12/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1345.SL.pdf?cite=2011%20c%2022%20%C2%A7%204."><b><span style="color:#7DAB8A">2011
c 22 § 4.</span></b></a>]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Eric<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Eric C. Nelsen<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sayre Law Offices, PLLC<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com"><span style="color:#0563C1">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Note – Attorneys and Staff Working Remotely Due to COVID-19</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus while still serving our clients, our attorneys are working remotely. During this time, our attorneys are able to make and receive telephone calls; access all of our documents and servers;
and access emails and voicemails. Our Seattle and Vashon offices remain open with limited staffing to maintain critical functions, and to route phone calls, mail, and deliveries. Our Olympia office is closed. Attorney/client meetings will be handled by
teleconference where able, and signatures for estate planning or real estate transactions/closings will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Many of the local courts have postponed trials and hearings, or are moving them to telephonic proceedings only. We
are keeping up to date on those court closures and changes, and will advise each client, accordingly.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jane Bitz<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 19, 2020 5:04 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Oath of PR v. Declaration of PR<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">I would like to know the answer to this generally as well. It would be much easier to file declarations instead of notarized oaths.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jane G. Bitz<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Of Counsel<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wolff, Hislop & Crockett, PLLC<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12209 E. Mission Ave, Suite 5<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Spokane Vallley, WA 99206-4824<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(509) 927-9700 x126<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">FAX: (509) 777-1800<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">
wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jeanne Dawes<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 19, 2020 4:38 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Oath of PR v. Declaration of PR<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Dear Listmates:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Should I assume, since no one has responded, that the court (specifically the Spokane county court) will not allow the use of a Declaration form of Oath of PR in connection with obtaining Letters
Testamentary or Letters of Administration?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"TypoUpright BT";color:blue">Jeanne</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"TypoUpright BT";color:blue">Jeanne J.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue">
</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Bella Donna";color:blue">Dawes<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">Attorney at Law</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">103 E. Indiana Avenue, Suite A</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue">Spokane, WA 99207-2317</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">
wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jeanne Dawes<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 18, 2020 3:17 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv (<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>)' <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Oath of PR v. Declaration of PR<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I recall back maybe a year or more ago, chatter on the list serve about using a Declaration of PR rather than an Oath that requires a Notary. My recollection is that some of you are using the Declaration
format and have not had any issues. None of those responses, however, were from Spokane County.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I’m wondering if anyone has been successfully using a Declaration of PR format in Spokane County successfully, and if so if you would mind sharing with me the form you used. I want to practice social distancing
by not making my clients come into the office or go anywhere just to get a notary acknowledgement on the Oath.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thanks for your help – and stay safe out there.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"TypoUpright BT"">Jeanne J.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Bella Donna"">Dawes</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Gore & Grewe, P.S.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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