Legals – February 20, 2025

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First published February 20, 2025

 

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF WHATCOM

In re parentage:

Petitioner: NIKOLE J. TIERNEY

And Respondent:  JERED G. LARSON

No.  25-5-00007-37

Summons: Served by Publication (SM)

To: Jered G. Larson:

Petitioner has started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition to Decide Parentage.  You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. 

Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: February 20, 2025.  If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline:

• No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and

• The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment).

Follow these steps:

1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for.

2. Fill out a Response on this form: 

FL Parentage 302, Response to

Petition to Decide Parentage

You can get the Response form and other forms you may need at:

• The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms

• Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or

• The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county law library (for a fee).

3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties.  You may use certified mail with return receipt requested.  For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5.

4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address:

Whatcom County Superior Court Clerk, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 301, Bellingham, WA 98225

5. Lawyer not required:  It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one.

Legal papers for this case will be accepted at: 

Whatcom Law Group, P.S.

Service address:  289 H Steet, Suite A

Mailing address:  PO Box 1258

Blaine, WA 98231

Note:  You and the other party may agree to accept legal papers by email under Superior Court Civil Rule 5 and local court rules. This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington.

 

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: HARRY I. BOWEN, Deceased. No. 25-4-00167-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Evan Jones.

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate.  Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced.  The claim must be presented within the later of:  (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.  If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.  This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors:

February 14, 2025 with Clerk of Court:

Date of First Publication:

February 20, 2025

Name of Personal Representative:

SETH T. BOWEN

Attorney for Personal Representatives:

Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262

Address for Mailing or Service:

Avery Elder Law, P.S.

801 Samish Way, Ste. 202

Bellingham WA 98229

Telephone: (360) 325-2550

Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com

DATED: February 14, 2025.

STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262

Attorney for Personal Representative:

SETH T. BOWEN

 

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Barbara Brandt, Deceased. NO. 25-4-00133-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Robert E. Olson

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication:

February 20, 2025

Personal Representative:

Cindy Maxwell

PO Box 32510

Bellingham, WA 98228

Attorney for the Personal Representative:

Katti Esp

301 Prospect Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

Address for Mailing or Service:

Katti Esp

301 Prospect Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 25-4-00133-37

 

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Grantor: NIGEL GROOM AND ERICA BEYER

Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: CHRIS HUDSON AND DALE GOTTLIEB

Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: CSD ATTORNEYS AT LAW P.S.

Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: CHICAGO TITLE OF WASHINGTON

Reference Number of Related Document: 2021-0400105

Parcel number(s):  370232 263323 0000 / PID 184388

I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will, on the 21st day of March, 2025, at the hour of 1:30 PM, on the courthouse steps of Whatcom County Superior Court located at 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Whatcom, State of Washington, to-wit:

Parcel: Lot 71, Plat of Eliza Island, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 9 of Plats, pages 31 and 32, records of Whatcom County, Washington. Situate in Whatcom County, Washington.

Which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated April 1, 2021, recorded April 1, 2021, under Auditor’s File No. 2021-0400105, records of Whatcom County, Washington, from Nigel Groom and Erica Beyer as Grantors, to Whatcom Land Title Company, Inc., as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Chris Hudson and Dale Gottlieb, as Beneficiaries.  On November 8, 2024, both a Resignation of Trustee and an Appointment of Successor Trustee were recorded under Whatcom County Auditor’s File No. 2024-1100560 and 2024-1100574, appointing CSD Attorneys at Law P.S. as Successor Trustee of the Deed of Trust dated April 1, 2021, recorded on April 1, 2021, under Auditor’s File No. 2021-0400105. 

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows:

Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears:

October 2023= $774.53

November 2023= $774.53

December 2023= $774.53

January 2024= $774.53

May 2024= $774.53

June 2024= $774.53

July 2024= $774.53

August 2024= $774.53

September 2024= $774.53

October 2024 = $774.53

November 2024= $774.53

Total= $8,519.83

Attorneys’ Fees = $6,732.00

Other Attorney Costs (Postage & Service Related Costs; Title Report; Recording

fees) = $772.46

Total = $16,024.29

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is a Principal amount of Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($57,813.41), together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 1st day of April 2021, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust, as provided by statute.  The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 21st day of March, 2025.  The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by the 10th day of March, 2025 (eleven [11] days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale.  The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 10th day of March, 2025 (eleven [11] days before the sale date), the defaults as set forth in Paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.  The sale may be terminated any time after the 10th day of March, 2025 (eleven [11] days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire Principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses:

Nigel Groom and Erica Beyer, 1304 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225

Nigel Groom and Erica Beyer, 1028 38th St, Bellingham, WA 98229

by both first-class and certified mail on the 20th day of September 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on the 3rd day of October 2024, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through, or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130.  Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS

The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants.  After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW.  For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

Seth A. Woolson, Treasurer, CSD Attorneys at Law P.S.

1500 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 671-1796

 

 

First published February 13, 2025

 

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: GLENN EDWARD PERSSON, Deceased. No. 25-4-00132-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Jennifer Slattery

The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate.  Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced.  The claim must be presented within the later of:  (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.  If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.  This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors:

February 5, 2025 with Clerk of Court:

Date of First Publication:

February 13, 2025

Name of Administrator:

NANCY DARNOLD

Attorney for Administrators:

Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262

Address for Mailing or Service:

Avery Elder Law, P.S.

801 Samish Way, Ste. 202

Bellingham WA 98229

Telephone: (360) 325-2550

Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com

DATED: February 5, 2025

AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S.

STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262

Attorney for Administrator:

NANCY DARNOLD

 

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Mary Ann Blythe, Deceased. NO. 25-4-00117-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Robert E. Olson

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication:

February 13, 2025

Personal Representative:

Nancy Blythe

3234 Northeast 98th Street

Seattle, WA 98115

Attorney for the Personal Representative:

Katti Esp

301 Prospect Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

Address for Mailing or Service:

Katti Esp

301 Prospect Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 25-4-00117-37

 

 

 

First published February 6, 2025

 

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ROBERT BRUCE CAMERON, Deceased. No. 25-4-00112-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Evan Jones

The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate.  Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced.  The claim must be presented within the later of:  (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.  If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.  This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors

January 29, 2025 with Clerk of Court:

Date of First Publication:

February 6, 2025

Name of Administrator:

IAN B. CAMERON

Attorney for Administrators:

Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262

Address for Mailing or Service:

Avery Elder Law, P.S.

801 Samish Way, Ste. 202

Bellingham WA 98229

Telephone: (360) 325-2550

Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com

DATED January 29, 2025

AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S.

STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262

Attorney for Administrator

IAN B. CAMERON

 

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: SOPHIA STEPHEN PITTMAN, Deceased. No. 25-4-00111-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Lee Grochmal.

The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate.  Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced.  The claim must be presented within the later of:  (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.  If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.  This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors:

January 29, 2025 with Clerk of Court:

Date of First Publication:

February 6, 2025

Name of Administrator:

SHAWN THOMAS PITTMAN

Attorney for Administrators:

Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262

Address for Mailing or Service:

Avery Elder Law, P.S.

801 Samish Way, Ste. 202

Bellingham WA 98229

Telephone: (360) 325-2550

Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com

DATED January 29, 2025

AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S.

STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262

Attorney for Administrator:

SHAWN THOMAS PITTMAN

 

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: WALLI J. RIGGS, Deceased. No. 25-4-00123-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Jennifer Slattery.

The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate.  Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced.  The claim must be presented within the later of:  (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.  If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.  This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors

January 31, 2025 with Clerk of Court:

Date of First Publication:

February 6, 2025

Name of Administrator:

CHELA RIGGS

Attorney for Administrators:

Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262

Address for Mailing or Service:

Avery Elder Law, P.S.

801 Samish Way, Ste. 202

Bellingham WA 98229

Telephone: (360) 325-2550

Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com

DATED January 31, 2025

AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S.

STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262

Attorney for Administrator

CHELA RIGGS

 

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Margaret Mary Fogarty, Deceased. NO. 25-4-00119-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Evan P. Jones.

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication:

February 6, 2025

Personal Representative:

Daniel J. Fogarty

11122 55th Ave. West

Mukilteo, WA 98275

Attorney for the Personal Representative:

Katti Esp

301 Prospect Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

Address for Mailing or Service:

Katti Esp

301 Prospect Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 25-4-00119-37.

 

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM In the matter of the Estate of JUNE KATHERINE LEWARNE, Deceased. No. 25-4-00087-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030)

LESLIE ANN BAROUX has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate.  Any person having a claim against the deceased JUNE KATHERINE LEWARNE must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided by RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s Attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim, and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probated proceedings have commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 or 11.40.060.  This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate and nonprobate assets of the Decedent.

DATE OF FILING OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITH CLERK OF THE COURT:

January 24, 2025

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION:

February 6, 2025

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

LESLIE ANN BAROUX

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: 

Mark W. Stowe, WSBA #16655

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE:

Mark W. Stowe, Attorney

Stowe Law PLLC

276 Boundary Bay Road, P.O. Box 129

Point Roberts, WA 98281

Phone: (360) 945-0337

Email:stowelawpllc@outlook.com

DATED this 24th day of January 2025.

Mark W. Stowe, WSBA# 16655

Attorney for Personal Representative

LESLIE ANN BAROUX


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