First published November 12, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Agnes Straiton Smith, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01065-37. NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RCW 11.42.030. JUDGE: Robert E. Olson
The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent, and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed.
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 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’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 notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(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 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication:
November 12, 2026
The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on November 5, 2026, at Bellingham, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct.
Notice Agent:
Norma Smith
PO Box 28355
Bellingham, WA 98228
Attorney for notice agent:
Katti Esp
301 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Address for Mailing or Service:
Katti Esp
301 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Court of notice agent’s Declaration and Oath: Superior Court of Whatcom County. Cause Number: 26-4-01065-37.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Stanley Bronisz, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01055-37. 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:
November 12, 2026
Personal Representative:
Carol Bronisz
3315 Iowa Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229-5953
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. 26-4-01055-37
First published November 5, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In re the Estate of: JOHN P. MCKNIGHT, Deceased. No. 26-4-00570-29. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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:
November 2, 2026 with Clerk of Court:
Date of First Publication:
November 5, 2026
Name of Personal Representative:
LORI S. MCKNIGHT
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 November 2, 2026
AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S.
STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262
Attorney for Personal Representative
LORI S. MCKNIGHT
First published October 29, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of William Brian VanderHeyden, Deceased. NO. 26-4-01019-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Jennifer Slattery
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:
October 29, 2026
Personal Representative:
Kelly VanderHeyden
909 Marine Drive Unit 104
Bellingham, WA 98225
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. 26-4-01019-37.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Matter of the Trust of: JACKSON REED COPELAND, Deceased. No. 26-4-01025-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. RCW 11.42.030
The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named Decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of Decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding Decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of Decedent’s estate has not been appointed.
Any person having a claim against 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 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(c); or (2) four (4) 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 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication: October 29, 2026
The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on October 22, 2026, at Bellingham, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct.
Notice Agent: LELA M. LUDWIG
Attorney for Notice Agent:
STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262
AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S.
Mailing Address:
801 Samish Way, Ste. 202
Bellingham, WA 98229
Court of Notice Agent’s oath and declaration and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court, cause number as per above caption. Non-Probate Notice to Creditors.
