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<p class="MsoNormal">Pierce County also requires proof of death. We usually file death certificates with SSN redacted but the other methods mentioned by my colleagues are acceptable as well. Interesting to hear how different jurisdictions operate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>To: </b>WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [WSBAPT] Requirement for Death Cert in Probate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">That is also my practice – it seems like Spokane County Superior Court is more relaxed than some other counties.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I have never provided a Death Certificate to open a probate. The Petition form is verified by the Personal Representative before it is filed. It is my practice to keep a photocopy (scanned) in my client’s
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">This is true but you do need proof of death which has usually been to provide the death certificate with redacted SSN. It is a negative rule – most local court rules do not require death certificates to open
probate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">But, given the slow nature and difficulty of receiving WA death certificates of late, I now prepare a Declaration and provide the court with proof of death in another way – cremation receipt, funeral home/memorial
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<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Greetings all, it is my understanding that we no longer have a state wide requirement to have a death certificate to open a probate proceeding. Can someone please</span>
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">confirm this and point me in the right direction for authority.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sincerely,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tom</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thomas J. Westbrook</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">324 West Bay Drive NW, Suite 201</span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">Olympia, WA 98502</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">(360) 866-4000 phone</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">(360) 866--3832 fax</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="color:red">COVID POLICY:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><i><span style="color:#1F497D">Our firm continues to follow guidance from the CDC and Governor Inslee’s office regarding social distancing and the wearing of face coverings, and we encourage the public and our clients to do the same. Our staff is still
working remotely much of the time so electronic communication by phone and email continues to be encouraged. We appreciate your patience and understanding.</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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