Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 11.40.140 (2026)

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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.

[ 2021 c 140 s 4001; 1999 c 42 s 608; 1997 c 252 s 21; 1965 c 145 s 11.40.140. Prior: 1917 c 156 s 120; RRS s 1490; prior: Code 1881 s 1482; 1854 p 283 s 94.]

Notes:

Effective date—1999 c 42: See RCW 11.96A.902.

Application—1997 c 252 ss 1-73: See note following RCW 11.02.005.

Request for special notice of proceedings in probate—Prohibitions: RCW 11.28.240.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1963–2013 · leading case: Williams-Moore v. Est. of Shaw, 122 Wash. App. 871 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004).

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Williams-Moore v. Est. of Shaw, 122 Wash. App. 871 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “See RCW 11.40.140. 11.96.070. Although the declaration of acceptance of service identified the documents served as the summons and complaint, a subsequent declaration of Williams-Moore’s attorney states that the amended summons and complaint were served.”

In Re Dorey's Est., 381 P.2d 626 (Wash. 1963). · cites it 2× “[2] RCW 11.40.140 provides that, when the administrator or executor is a creditor of the testator or intestate, he shall file a claim.”

Williams-Moore v. Est. of Shaw, 96 P.3d 433 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “[5] See RCW 11.40.140 and 11.96.070. [6] Although the declaration of acceptance of service identified the documents served as the summons and complaint, a subsequent declaration of Williams-Moore's attorney states that the amended summons and complaint were served.”

Est. of Garth Benjamin Peterson (Wash. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 2× “RCW 11.40.140. RCW 11.96A.080(l) provides that "any party may have a judicial proceeding for the declaration of rights or legal relations with respect to any matter.”

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