Ending probates for profit.



ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL 2445

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Richards and Reeves; by request of Attorney General

Read first time 01/13/26. Referred to Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary.

AN ACT Relating to ending probates for profit; amending RCW 11.28.110 , 11.28.120 , 11.28.185 , 11.28.237 , 11.36.010 , 11.48.020 , 11.48.210 , 11.56.030 , 11.68.011 , 11.76.010 , 11.76.030 , 11.96A.050 , and 11.02.005 ; and adding a new section to chapter 11.56 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 11.28.110 and 2010 c 8 s 2017 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) Application for letters of administration, or, application for an adjudication of intestacy and heirship without the issuance of letters of administration shall be made by petition in writing, signed and verified by oath of the applicant or his or her attorney, and filed with the court, which petition shall set forth (( the )) :