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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks Dalynne. I would appreciate seeing what you use. I’m blown away by the generosity of this group.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] How to remedy a lost will<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif">Ann, I have done this several times and have generated great set of samples to use whenever I have a lost Will.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Anna Van Pelt<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:43 PM<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] How to remedy a lost will<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have my first probate involving a lost original will. All we have is the “client’s copy,” which unfortunately does not have actual signatures but rather “s/[NAME]” for each signature. One of the signing witnesses has passed away, but
I have located the other witness. Preparing attorney is also deceased, and the attorney who took over his files does not have the original. Prior to passing, decedent showed his step-son the client’s copy of his will and told him probate would be easy (ha!)
because he left everything to his step-son. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I don’t think proceeding intestate works because the decedent named his step-son as the sole heir, but does have a surviving brother (who would inherit under RCW 11.04.015). The brother supports naming the step-son as PR and for the step-son
to inherit everything. The brother will sign a waiver of notice and anything else that supports the step-son being able to inherit. Alternatively, if brother disclaimed his interest, could step-son inherit under RCW 11.04.095? Has anyone had success with this
argument? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Back to the client’s copy of the will -- has anyone had success getting a “client’s copy” admitted in place of a lost will? If someone is willing to share their petition, order, and any supporting documents, I would deeply appreciate it.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jx is King County.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<br>
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