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<p class="MsoNormal">We usually run a <a href="http://www.whitepages.com">www.whitepages.com</a> report and a TLO report to get a last known address for an heir we don’t have any address for…<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The notice must be provided to the last known address, and the commissioners usually accept proof of this notice being sent to a last known address.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Same is true for the Notice of Pendency after appointment is made.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Under RCW 11.28.237, once appointed:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The PR must send notice to each and every heir of the estate. This must be done within 20 days of the PR’s appointment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The notice can be sent via mail or personal service. It should be sent to the last known address of each heir.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If the heir’s address is unknown, the PR must make reasonable efforts to locate them. If those efforts fail, the court may allow alternative methods such as publication.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Timothy Lehr<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 26, 2025 10:18 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Notice to potential heir, address unknown<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">PC is surviving spouse of decedent. Decedent had two children from previous marriage. Decedent passed away without a Will. PC needs to file intestate probate to transfer a house into his name. House only had decedent’s name on it, but spouses
lived there for 30+ years and PC paid mortgage. Looks like PC has a strong claim for community property.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Child #1 is in agreement that house goes to PC. No one knows where child #2 lives and a due diligence search couldn’t find any last known address.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Is there an RCW on point on any notice requirements for child #2? We plan to note up a hearing to appoint PC as Administrator, but not sure what process we need to follow to satisfy any notice requirements when we cannot find a last known
address for child #2. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Timothy C. Lehr<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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