First published September 17, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: HARLAN BARRETT JUDD, Deceased. No. 26-4-00878-37. 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:
September 14, 2026 with Clerk of Court:
Date of First Publication:
September 17, 2026
Name of Administrator:
JESSICA JUDD
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 September 14, 2026
AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S.
STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262
www.averyelderlaw.com
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KITSAP In Re the Estate of Clarence Denis Sauer, Deceased. No. 26-4-00759-18. Probate Notice to Creditors (RCW 11.40.030)
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased 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 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 (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); 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 deceased’s probate and nonprobate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION:
September 17, 2026
Personal Representative:
Eileen Linda Calliou
Attorney for Estate:
David Weibel
Address for Service/Mailing:
3212 NW Byron Street, Suite 101
Silverdale, WA 98383
Personal Representative
Eileen Linda Calliou
Presented by:
KITSAP LAW GROUP
Attorney for Personal Representative
David A. Weibel, WSBA #24031
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Sheryl Jurges, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00834-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Lee Grochmal
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:
September 17, 2026
Personal Representative:
Charles Jurges
2002 Samish Crest Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
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. 26-4-00834-37
First published September 10, 2026
No new legals this week
First published September 3, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Gordon Smith, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00823-37. 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:
September 3, 2026
The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on August 24, 2026, at Bellingham, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct.
Notice Agent:
Maureen Smith
9535 Semiahmoo Parkway, Unit 203
Blaine, WA 98230
Attorney for notice agent:
Katti Esp
301 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Court of notice agent’s Declaration and Oath: Superior Court of Whatcom County
Cause Number: 26-4-00823-37.
First published August 27, 2026
No new legals this week
First published August 20, 2026
No new legals this week
First published August 13, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In Re The Petitioner: PRISCILLA JENKINS And Respondent: RAYMOND SMITH. No. 26-3-00348-37. 1st Amended. Summons Served by Publication (SMPB).
To: Raymond Smith
I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is:
Petition For Divorce (Dissolution)
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: August 6th, 2026. 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 Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage
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:
Superior Court Clerk, Whatcom County
Whatcom Co. Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Ste 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.
Person filing this Summons or his/her lawyer fills out below:
Date: 07-07-2026
Elizabeth S. Fasano, WSBA #32350, Attorney for Petitioner Priscilla Jenkins
Date of publication: August 6, 2026
I agree to accept legal papers for this case at Lawyer’s address:
PO Box 3186, Bellingham, WA, 98227
Email: lisa1.fasano@gmail.com
This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the state of Washington.
