EnactedFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Adison Richards (D)
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Effective date 6/11/2026.
Mar 24, 2026
Summary
The bill rewrites Washington's probate statutes to curb profit‑driven administration, impose stricter notice and bonding rules, and add safeguards against abusive heir‑finder contracts. It affects personal representatives, attorneys, creditors, heirs, and companies that provide probate services.
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