LR 98.04
                     ESTATES - PROBATE

     (a)  Ex Parte.  All probate matters that are not contested
and  in  which notice is not required by statute,  rule,  or
duly  filed  request  for notice under R.C.W.  11.28.240  or
where such notice has been waived, may be done ex parte.

     (b)   Contents of File for Ex Parte Presentation.   The
following  documents will be presented  before ex parte presentation:

     (1)  Original will;

     (2)  Affidavits of subscribing witnesses;

     (3)  Certified copy of Death Certificate-SSN redacted;

     (4)  Order admitting will to probate or order appointing
administrator if petition is by surviving spouse;

     (5)  Petition for order of solvency if solvency is requested;

     (6)  An inventory or partial inventory of assets and debts sufficient
to prove solvency;

     (7)  An order of solvency.

     (c) Presentation by Mail.  An original probate
application  may  be presented by mail under the following conditions.

     (1)  All documents required by 98.04(b) shall be presented in the mailing;

     (2)  All documents shall bear the personal original
signature of counsel or party pro se presenting same;

     (3)  Covering Letter.  All documents shall be accompanied by
a covering letter of explanation personally signed by the
presenter and shall request the Clerk to deliver the
documents to a Judge or a Court Commissioner for signing;

     (4)  Return Envelope.  A self-addressed return envelope
bearing sufficient postage paid shall be included for the
return of any request conformed copies.