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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>HC is the surviving spouse of a Danish citizen. Danish citizen apparently executed a will in the 1970’s naming then-spouse, though I have yet to see it. The couple had a son (apparently not named in the will) then divorced a few years later. HC and Danish citizen married here more than 20 years ago. Danish citizen never executed another will and it is doubtful that the foreign will was revoked. As far as I can tell so far, all the property in the US is community. There is a very small amount of assets in Denmark. The son is now saying he thought he would “be protected” by the old will. How do I proceed? Do I have to attempt to probate a 50+ year old foreign will?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Susan E. Spuller<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attorney at Law<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Law Office of Paulette Peterson, PLLC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>710 Ericksen Ave NE, Suite 201<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bainbridge Island, WA 98110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>206.855.9293<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fax: 206.678.0105<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>We are committed to providing you with ongoing excellent service while protecting the health and safety of our clients and staff. Though we are open and accepting in-person consultations, we also offer appointments via telephone and videoconferencing. If you choose an in-person consultation, please know that we are taking all recommend precautions to maintain a healthy office environment. Regardless of how events evolve concerning COVID-19, we will continue to provide outstanding service in a socially responsible manner.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>The information contained in this email is confidential and may also be attorney-client privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify me by replying to this email and delete the original. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>