Barry Christopher Kombol

Barry Kombol

Annette has never been my client, nor have I ever failed to complete a Probate Proceeding for a relative or niece of a deceased person in the manner Annette suggests was the case for her and her Aunt's Estate. Simple Estate proceedings in Washington involve filing a Last Will and Testament in the Superior Court, getting the Executor or Executrix qualified to serve and assembling all Estate Property for distribution and once that is accomplished Closing the Estate. My staff is professional and we always strive to serve our clients in times of grief and sorrow resulting from a Death in the Family with the utmost of care, concern and professionalism. I suspect that Annette either failed to bring in the sort of documents required to commence a probate proceeding (Such as a Last Will and Testament) or was unable to furnish us with the names of her Aunt's other heirs. I do not recall any client by the name of Annette who sought assistance with her Aunt's Estate. While I regret that Annette was so angry with me as to make the comments contained in this rating, it is sometimes the case that former clients become so angry over an issue that arises after our attorney-client relationship ends that they seek to 'Punish' the former law firm that sought to assist him or her. Simple Estates in Washington typically involve about $500.00 in filing and publication fees and less than $3,000.00 in Legal Fees.