Notification Requirements
As the executor, you must notify interested parties about probate proceedings.
Notify Heirs, Beneficiaries, and Creditors – This must be done within a certain timeframe (typically 20 days) after being appointed.
Publish a Probate Notice to Creditors – To inform unknown creditors, you must publish a notice in a legal newspaper in the county where the deceased lived.
Notify the Washington Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) – If the deceased received Medicaid benefits, DSHS must be informed to determine whether they have a claim against the estate.