Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington

named in will, no further notification

In February of this year I was notified by a search firm that I was named in the estate of a friend. I was unaware of his death as we had not had contact in years. I have not heard anything further. I do not know the family and therefore hesitate to contact them. My friend passed away in October of 2002. I believe I have an estate number garnered from real estate tax records in Seattle. How would I follow up on this issue?


Asked on 8/30/04, 2:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce Busch Bruce R. Busch, Attorney at Law

Re: named in will, no further notification

Do you know the full name of your deceased friend? You may wish to start by seeing if a probate has been filed in King County Superior Court in Seattle. Otherwise, I'd be a little less shy and contact the family. If they don't know how to find you than your share of the estate may be in jeopardy.

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Answered on 8/30/04, 3:55 pm


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