If the personal representative has a claim against the decedent, the personal representative must present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070, and the allowance or rejection of the claim shall be addressed, resolved, and settled under the procedures provided under chapter 11.96A RCW. This section applies whether or not the personal representative is acting under nonintervention powers.

NOTES:

Effective date1999 c 42: See RCW 11.96A.902.
Application1997 c 252 §§ 1-73: See note following RCW 11.02.005.
Request for special notice of proceedings in probateProhibitions: RCW 11.28.240.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 11.40.140

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Personal representative: includes executor, administrator, special administrator, and conservator or limited conservator and special representative. See Washington Code 11.02.005