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<p>Law Office of<br>
<strong>F.ANDREKITA SILVA</strong><br>
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June 16, 2023<br>
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Mark,<br>
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I haven’t had that situation in the past, but I’ve represented a few parties involved in surrogate and/ or donor agreements. I haven’t compared the statutes but I don’t think that the Guardianship statute determines jurisdiction/ venue.<br>
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I believe the Uniform Parentage Act determines jurisdiction over the parentage issue.<br>
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Under the parentage act, if there was jurisdiction to enter into a surrogacy agreement in Washington, then Washington would have jurisdiction to determine parentage or hear issues regarding the surrogate parenting agreement up until 90 days after the birth of the child.<br>
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I assume there is no other parent involved? That the deceased mother who gave her genetic material to the surrogate was going to be a single parent? If there is another living parent, then that parent is the next natural custodian. The wishes of deceased regarding a guardian have little or no weight.<br>
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As I understand it, the deceased’s estate AGREES that deceased is parent and have no issue with deceased being named parent. Has the Colorado couple agreed to adopt and raise this child or only to act as guardians until a permanent home can be found?<br>
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andrekita<br>
Law Office of F. Andrekita Silva<br>
1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 940<br>
Seattle, Washington 98101-2509<br>
206-224-8288<br>
<a href="http://www.seattle-silvalaw.com/">www.seattle-silvalaw.com</a><br>
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PLEASE NOTE: I’ve moved to a different floor. As of April 20, 2023, my Suite number is 940 (no longer 2000). My new address is: 1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 940 Seattle, Washington 98101-2509. All other contact information remains the same.<br>
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Quoting Mark Reinhardt <<a href="mailto:MReinhardt@rehberglaw.com">MReinhardt@rehberglaw.com</a>>:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A case of first impression: </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Deceased entered into a surrogate agreement and, prior to her death, her genetic material was implanted successfully into a surrogate residing in Illinois. The child’s due date is late July or early August and some paperwork will need to be provided in order for the intended guardians to take custody of the child. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Deceased’s Will named guardians: (1) her parents, who reside in Washington, but who intend to decline to serve, and (2) a couple in Colorado, who have agreed to act as guardians. A Washington probate was commenced on her death, but since the child was unborn and jurisdiction is unclear – the child has not been “domiciled or present in this state” as stated by RCW 11.130.020 – the guardianship issue was not brought before the court.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Recently, counsel in Illinois obtained a court order providing that Deceased will be named as parent on the birth certificate. (Decedent being named as parent is the only connection to Washington State). </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Has anyone dealt with a situation like this before? </p>
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