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<p class="MsoNormal">You just need to order a new certified copy from the clerk’s office and ask the clerk to put the FFE (Full Force and Effect) stamp on it.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 18, 2026 8:59 AM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Merrill Requiring Language for Letters stating "in full force and effect"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have a probate where Merrill Life Services is requiring us to provide letters testamentary that have language stating that the letter are in "full force and effect" or dated within 60 days. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This is in King County and we had Letters issued a year ago. I have ordered both new certified copy and an exemplified copy and Merrill is still rejecting it since the original date on the Letters is more than 60 days and the certified
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have not had this happen with any other financial agency and am at a loss for what to do at this point. Perhaps I should petition the court for an order stating the letters are in full force and effect- which seems like a complete waste
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