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<DIV><FONT size=4>I would just advise OP to get an opinion from an independent
attorney, who would say “you apply to be PR”. Remember confidences
continue even after a client dies in some circumstances.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: #004080">Joshua F.
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=michael@westseattleattorney.com>michael@westseattleattorney.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, April 13, 2020 2:20 PM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [WSBAPT] Process from dismiss Disso due to death and
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<DIV>Hi - yes, but how? While some said file a Motion (I can't as I do not
have a client) but another said file death cert under seal and copy IC Judge -
court should administratively dismiss case. I believe your right that once
Probated is open, spouse could ask for a family allowance</DIV>
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[WSBAPT] Process from dismiss Disso due to death and<BR>opening
Probate<BR>From: "Josh Grant" <<A>jgrant@accima.com</A>><BR>Date: Mon,
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<DIV><FONT size=4>I always understood that death ends all divorce cases,
OP would get family allowance in estate case?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, April 13, 2020 11:31 AM</DIV>
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<DIV class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN>Client's death leaves me
w/o a client in a divorce case. OP is pro se and will need a family allowance
and will not just allow dismissal to take place as it will dismiss Temp Order
re maintenance. Do I open probate first and have PR sign Order of Dismissal
for Dissolution?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN>Thanks</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN>Mike</SPAN></DIV></DIV>
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