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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks Eric,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I reviewed the amended order and called the Clerk’s office regarding the change. I am now waiting for the Court to call me to open this probate. So no need for an emergency motion.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jeff<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Eric Nelsen<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 20, 2020 12:37 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv (wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com)' <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com>; 'WSBA Real Property Listserv (wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com)' <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] New WASC order modifying 3/18 stay on civil matters RE: Current emergency orders re non-family law civil matters, mostly King County but some statewide relevance<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All—see attached. As near as I can tell, the new WASC order revises paragraphs 2, 5, 14, and 16, and corrects a typo in 10 (misreference to prior paragraph numbers).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Critical change: the language in 2 says civil matters suspended "<b>except those motions, actions on agreed orders, conferences or other proceedings that can appropriately be conducted by telephone, video or other means that does not require in-person attendance.</b>"<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Keep in mind that KCSC Emergency Order #11 that was just issued is still in force. It might take some time for KCSC to get their logistics figured out and a new Emergency Order written, but I think this will put probates and ex parte back in business for routine matters.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Eric<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Eric C. Nelsen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sayre Law Offices, PLLC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1417 31st Ave South<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seattle WA 98144-3909<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>206-625-0092<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Note – Attorneys and Staff Working Remotely Due to COVID-19</span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As we face the quickly changing circumstances presented by COVID-19, our firm wants to update you as to the steps that we are taking at Sayre Law Offices. Our top priority is the health and safety of our employees, clients, colleagues and friends, and all of their families and communities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus while still serving our clients, our attorneys are working remotely. During this time, our attorneys are able to make and receive telephone calls; access all of our documents and servers; and access emails and voicemails. Our Seattle and Vashon offices remain open with limited staffing to maintain critical functions, and to route phone calls, mail, and deliveries. Our Olympia office is closed. Attorney/client meetings will be handled by teleconference where able, and signatures for estate planning or real estate transactions/closings will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Many of the local courts have postponed trials and hearings, or are moving them to telephonic proceedings only. We are keeping up to date on those court closures and changes, and will advise each client, accordingly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will continue to monitor the situation and recommendations from the CDC and state and local health departments and will respond accordingly. Be assured that we will continue to advise and support our clients throughout this health emergency.<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Eric Nelsen <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 20, 2020 10:25 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv (<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>)' <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>; 'WSBA Real Property Listserv (<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>)' <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: Current emergency orders re non-family law civil matters, mostly King County but some statewide relevance<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>King County Emergency Order #11 attached, relevant to all ex parte and civil matters in King County Superior Court.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Eric<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Eric C. Nelsen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sayre Law Offices, PLLC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1417 31st Ave South<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seattle WA 98144-3909<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>206-625-0092<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Note – Attorneys and Staff Working Remotely Due to COVID-19</span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As we face the quickly changing circumstances presented by COVID-19, our firm wants to update you as to the steps that we are taking at Sayre Law Offices. Our top priority is the health and safety of our employees, clients, colleagues and friends, and all of their families and communities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus while still serving our clients, our attorneys are working remotely. During this time, our attorneys are able to make and receive telephone calls; access all of our documents and servers; and access emails and voicemails. Our Seattle and Vashon offices remain open with limited staffing to maintain critical functions, and to route phone calls, mail, and deliveries. Our Olympia office is closed. Attorney/client meetings will be handled by teleconference where able, and signatures for estate planning or real estate transactions/closings will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Many of the local courts have postponed trials and hearings, or are moving them to telephonic proceedings only. We are keeping up to date on those court closures and changes, and will advise each client, accordingly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will continue to monitor the situation and recommendations from the CDC and state and local health departments and will respond accordingly. Be assured that we will continue to advise and support our clients throughout this health emergency.<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Eric Nelsen <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 19, 2020 3:55 PM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv (<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>) <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>; WSBA Real Property Listserv (<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>) <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: Current emergency orders re non-family law civil matters, mostly King County but some statewide relevance<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gaah—I missed the Governor's Order dated yesterday, prohibiting until April 17, 2020, statewide, residential evictions that are based solely on failure to pay rent. See attached.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Eric<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Eric C. Nelsen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sayre Law Offices, PLLC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1417 31st Ave South<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seattle WA 98144-3909<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>206-625-0092<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Note – Attorneys and Staff Working Remotely Due to COVID-19</span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As we face the quickly changing circumstances presented by COVID-19, our firm wants to update you as to the steps that we are taking at Sayre Law Offices. Our top priority is the health and safety of our employees, clients, colleagues and friends, and all of their families and communities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus while still serving our clients, our attorneys are working remotely. During this time, our attorneys are able to make and receive telephone calls; access all of our documents and servers; and access emails and voicemails. Our Seattle and Vashon offices remain open with limited staffing to maintain critical functions, and to route phone calls, mail, and deliveries. Our Olympia office is closed. Attorney/client meetings will be handled by teleconference where able, and signatures for estate planning or real estate transactions/closings will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Many of the local courts have postponed trials and hearings, or are moving them to telephonic proceedings only. We are keeping up to date on those court closures and changes, and will advise each client, accordingly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will continue to monitor the situation and recommendations from the CDC and state and local health departments and will respond accordingly. Be assured that we will continue to advise and support our clients throughout this health emergency.<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Eric Nelsen <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 19, 2020 2:01 PM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>; 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Current emergency orders re non-family law civil matters, mostly King County but some statewide relevance<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All—I just put this together for my firm and thought I would pass it along.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>DISCLAIMERS: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b>Virtually everything below from Seattle or King County is or may be moot in light of yesterday's Supreme Court Order, attached</b>, which says, "<b>2. All non-emergency civil matters shall be continued until after April 24, 2020.</b>" I think there is still a lot of confusion about how to interpret this. Or <b><i>I'm</i></b> confused, anyway. Questions I don't have answers for but wish I did: <o:p></o:p></li><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=a><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'>In King County, is Ex Parte via the Clerk completely shut down except for non-emergency? <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'>Does this mean we can't start a probate right now?<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'>Can we <b>e-file</b> non-emergency documents with the clerk since that doesn't involve sending someone to the courthouse, or does even e-filing interfere with the clerk's office's focus on emergency matters?<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3'>Can I contact a judge's bailiff to set a hearing for after April 24?<o:p></o:p></li></ol></ol><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>I practice almost entirely in King County and in Seattle so I stayed focused on that. Of course you should all read the relevant orders yourself; this is just my attempt to wrap my head around the multiple orders coming from City of Seattle, King County Sheriff, King County Superior Court, and Washington Supreme Court.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>There are lots of orders relating to criminal matters, and I didn't try to summarize them. Same thing with family law—there's a lot involving UFC and regular Ex Parte and any and all family law related cases that I didn't attempt to summarize. Guardianships—See KCSC order #4, the memo attached has a lot of information on handling GRD proceedings. <b>This is mainly focused on what I thought was relevant to probate and real estate</b>.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The orders and proclamations:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SEATTLE – moratorium on <b>small business and nonprofit evictions</b> for 60 days, through May 16 (<a href="https://durkan.seattle.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2020/03/Civil-Emergency-Order-Moratorium-on-Small-Business-Tenant-Evictions-3.17.20.pdf">Mayor's proclamation of March 17</a>)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>KING COUNTY – <b>residential eviction</b> hearings, motions, trials, stayed and suspended until March 30 (<a href="https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court.aspx">KCSC order #9, March 18</a>)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>KING COUNTY – sheriff has suspended enforcement of all <b>eviction orders "not related to public safety or nuisance."</b> (<a href="https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court.aspx">KCSC order #8, March 17</a>)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>KING COUNTY – <b>all civil pre-trial hearings</b> shall be heard telephonically only (<a href="https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court.aspx">KCSC order #4, March 13</a>)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>KING COUNTY – <b>Ex Parte</b> – no walk-ins permitted. Use the Ex Parte via the Clerk online system, or if you need to submit an original Will send materials by messenger to Ex Parte via the Clerk. Hearings by telephone only—contact the clerk as early as possible to coordinate the conference line that you should call in to. (<a href="https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court.aspx">KCSC order #4, March 13, attached memo</a>)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>STATEWIDE -- <b>non-emergency civil matters</b> suspended through April 24 (<a href="https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/index.cfm?fa=opinions.scorders">WASC order of March 18</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>STATEWIDE – <b>emergency civil proceedings before April 24</b> must be heard telephonically or other means that does not require in-person attendance, "unless impossible" (<a href="https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/index.cfm?fa=opinions.scorders">WASC order of March 18</a>)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Eric<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Eric C. Nelsen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sayre Law Offices, PLLC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1417 31st Ave South<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Seattle WA 98144-3909<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>206-625-0092<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Note – Attorneys and Staff Working Remotely Due to COVID-19</span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As we face the quickly changing circumstances presented by COVID-19, our firm wants to update you as to the steps that we are taking at Sayre Law Offices. Our top priority is the health and safety of our employees, clients, colleagues and friends, and all of their families and communities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus while still serving our clients, our attorneys are working remotely. During this time, our attorneys are able to make and receive telephone calls; access all of our documents and servers; and access emails and voicemails. Our Seattle and Vashon offices remain open with limited staffing to maintain critical functions, and to route phone calls, mail, and deliveries. Our Olympia office is closed. Attorney/client meetings will be handled by teleconference where able, and signatures for estate planning or real estate transactions/closings will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Many of the local courts have postponed trials and hearings, or are moving them to telephonic proceedings only. We are keeping up to date on those court closures and changes, and will advise each client, accordingly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We will continue to monitor the situation and recommendations from the CDC and state and local health departments and will respond accordingly. Be assured that we will continue to advise and support our clients throughout this health emergency.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>