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<p class="MsoNormal">Claim is not deemed “presented” until the later of (a) filing and (b) presentation to the PR. RCW 11.40.070. So the time for rejection of a claim of less than $1,000 under RCW 11.40.090 won’t begin to run until a PR is actually appointed
and qualified, and is served with the claim.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Eric<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Eric C. Nelsen<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jordan Kostelyk<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:42 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Creditor's Claim<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello all:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have a probate that has not yet been opened due to complications but has been filed. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A creditor has already filed a claim for less than $1000.00. Does the person petitioning for PR even have authority to allow or reject the claim? I know if no rejection is given for two months it is deemed accepted. Does this apply even
if probate is not opened?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jordan<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">(<em><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Ms.</span></em>) Jordan D. Kostelyk, Esq.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><u><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Tel:</span></u></strong> 425-244-5196
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><u><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Email:</span></u></strong> <a href="mailto:jordankostelykatlaw@gmail.com">jordan@everlastinglegalsolutions.com</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><u><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Website:</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="color:#222222"><a href="https://everlastinglegalsolutions.com/">https://everlastinglegalsolutions.com/</a> </span>
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