[WSBARP] RCW 11.20.010

[Eric Nelsen]

My position is, eloquently, nope. As a practical matter, it would be a nightmare to interpret that statute as requiring anybody and everybody holding a copy of a will to file it with the court....

Sincerely,

Eric

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Douglas Scott
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2022 2:00 PM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBARP] RCW 11.20.010

Requires an executor to deliver "any will" to the court within 40 days of knowledge of the testator's death.  The Testator died in a foreign country and that is also where the original will is. I don't know if the testator still has any assets in Washington, but I only have a copy of the will. Am I obligated to file the copy?
DOUG SCOTT
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