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<DIV><FONT size=4>Thanks Jane,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>In going over 11.20.070 it seems to only say that the court
can “take proof of the execution and validity of the will and establish it,
notice to all persons interested having been first given”. The way I read
it no hearing is required, just notice. I have received Letters T in the
past by mailing copies of the will and declarations in support to ex parte,
without a hearing, but I may have had all heirs sign off on it...?? For
reasons, including a disabled heir, it won’t be easy getting those
signatures. But I would like to avoid a hearing.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Josh</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=jbitz@whc-attorneys.com>Jane Bitz</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, September 09, 2020 4:00 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com>WSBA Probate & Trust
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [WSBAPT] notice of filing lost will</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Josh:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">For a Lost Will I usually send
the Petition and the Declaration of the proposed PR to the heirs/beneficiaries
with a copy of the Will. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The Declaration just states
that after a diligent search (contacting the attorney who drafted it, if known),
the original was not found and recites any evidence that the testator or
testatrix did not destroy the Will with the intent to revoke it. “Mom always
stated that she had a Will.” Or “We reviewed her Will and she thought it was
fine.”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">For authenticity of the copy, I
usually have the attorney that drafted it sign a Declaration saying that the
copy matches the copy in the attorney’s file. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">I have tried in the past to get
beneficiaries to waive the Notice of Hearing, but usually the time passes before
people sign and mail back their waivers, so I just Note the Hearing and send out
the required Notice now.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Jane.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><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>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Spokane Valley, 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> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com
<wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> <B>On Behalf Of </B>Josh
Grant<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, September 9, 2020 2:24 PM<BR><B>To:</B> wsbar
trust <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><BR><B>Subject:</B> [WSBAPT] notice of
filing lost will<o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">I have a client
who will attempt to probate a lost will.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black">RCW 11.20.070
says that: </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black">If a will
has been lost or destroyed under circumstances such that the loss or destruction
does not have the effect of revoking the will, the court may take proof of the
execution and validity of the will and establish it, <EM><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>notice to all persons interested
having been first given</SPAN></EM>. </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>I am
wondering how much notice is required. </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>I thought
I would send copies to all beneficiaries and heirs at law (same) and I
will probably set a date on which an order will be requested.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>Do you
think 10 days would suffice?</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: black'>Josh</SPAN><SPAN
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