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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] DSHS lien and motion/order<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I have had success when it was an issue of administrative expenses, maybe even leaving a small inheritance to heirs. I also have tended to negotiate these ahead of opening a probate, so that they see the alternative
is delay and perhaps more expense when they seek to enforce their lien. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I am not aware of any argument that the inheritance rights of heirs comes ahead of DSHS lien, unless there are minor or disabled heirs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Dalynne Singleton<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 13, 2024 10:06 AM<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">I have a client with several other heirs/siblings to an Estate of her mother. No money but a house recently sold in Tacoma. DSHS has filed a lien for medical bills paid during
mother’s lifetime and recorded the lien against the home. DSHS refuses to negotiate the lien and demands payment in full which leaves less than $100 to the heirs/children of the decedent.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Anyone have a sample motion filed with notice to DSHS to reduce their lien? I’d love to see arguments to be made and a motion. Attorney for PR sister of my client and I think
a motion is in order and bring DSHS into probate court to argue to be paid its entire lien leaving the heirs nothing. I’ve had good luck with negotiating with DSHS in the past to reduce their liens but not this one.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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