[WSBARP] Question re: surviving girlfriend as PR

[Jayne Gilbert]

This comes under Committed Intimate Relationship (CIR) rules Girlfriend has
no statutory right to be PR her rights are outside of probate

On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 4:37 PM, Anthony Gibbs <
a.gibbs at northwestcivillawgroup.org> wrote:

> A potential client called with the following situation:
>
> She has 4 sisters. Their father died intestate more than one year ago. At
> the time of his death, their father had a live-in girlfriend for about 20
> years, although no formal or legally recognized marriage.
>
> The long-time live-in girlfriend is claiming they were married, although
> no record of such a marriage exists. As such, the GF got a lawyer and
> herself appointed as PR of their father's estate. The sisters made
> allegations of elder abuse to DHS years ago based on observed physical
> violence, which complaint was ignored.
>
> The potential client is concerned that the GF is trying to take all the
> assets of the estate. The bulk of the estate is a $450,000 mesothelioma
> settlement and a house.
>
> My question: since WA doesn't recognize common law marriages, could we
> petition the court to replace GF as PR with potential client? That way, the
> former GF can make a creditor claim against the estate if she wants, but
> not take the money and run, as it were.
>
> Any thoughts are most appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
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