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<p class="MsoNormal">When time is an issue, I have used the working copy and advised the commissioner that I will file the death certificate when it is available. Have not had a problem, but it makes me nervous, especially if it is a pro tem.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Michael P. Jacobs<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Melinda Grout<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 12, 2018 12:18 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] probate: Unofficial death certif?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Has anyone had any trouble having a (Snohomish County) commissioner accept “Unofficial Death Record Abstract - Working Copy” instead of death certificate when opening probate? Thanks.<o:p></o:p></p>
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