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.

          (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 requested conformed copies.