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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Jonathan, thanks for your note.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The unique spin here is that the petition says no heirs but then the attorney for petitioner sends a letter to the heir saying sorry for the loss of your father…..appointment
was 2/17 letter dated 2/21. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In case anyone is wondering, I have sent an e-mail to the attorney telling the attorney to tell the client to cease acting as representative of the estate and voluntarily
resign. I am guessing I won’t hear from the attorney so I also need to set a motion.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Candy Mann, along those lines, thanks for your insights – I was leaning pro se because it seems so cut and dry but you gave me pause for consideration.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Script MT Bold"">Diane J. Kiepe<o:p></o:p></span></i></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>Jonathan Smith<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:50 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Hello/responses appreciated asap please - thanks in advance<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">FYI, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am have seen similar situations in Western Washington. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">There are a lot of intestate real property situations where there is no apparent heirs so a real estate agent will scout deceased names then check out any real property, to see if here is any occupancy. If not and no heirs step forward
the attorney will step in file for probate in Ex Parte, assign PR, who then lists the real property for sale with the agent, and then disposes of any personal property of the estate in the home. They pay the attorneys their fees then the agent makes the commission
for selling the property, plus any income from the personal property disposition. If an heir steps forward during this process, they drop everything and back off. Seems shady.
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have no idea of this legal or ethical. Are they just filling a need or is here another way intestate estates should be handled?
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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>Diane J. Kiepe<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:30 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Hello/responses appreciated asap please - thanks in advance<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A probate was opened by an individual purporting to be a friend and business connection to decedent. Individual had an attorney. Petition indicated no heirs; there is
in fact an heir (a daughter) and the attorney even noted, condolences on the death of your father in sending her the Notice of Appointment (SMH). No notice on hearing was sought for non-intervention powers. Daughter is willing and able to serve and I think
the original petitioner may face claims from the estate for vulnerable adult issues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I plan to file a motion to remove (in the meantime asking to step down but not hopeful) and want to set it Ex Parte because it literally should take only moments. Anyone
know a reason why ex parte would not be appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thanks in advance – what is wrong with people?!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Script MT Bold"">Diane J. Kiepe<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Script MT Bold""><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Diane J. Kiepe<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Douglas Eden<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">717 W. Sprague Ave.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Suite 1500<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Spokane, WA 99201<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:djkiepe@depdslaw.com">djkiepe@depdslaw.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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