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Post it in the local paper where the deceased was living. If the deceased had lived in a different community for many years, post it there too, so former friends will know. That is enough.
If there is an estate and you are executor, then there is a great obligation to track down someone who may inherit in the will.
Kalene, could you explain what it is you need to do in a little more detail?
Is this your mother who has passed away? - If so, I'm very sorry for your loss, and do bear in mind that although there may be many things that need to be done they don't have to be done now this minute - give yourself breathing space.
And the estranged "next of kin" are who, then?
Do these people have to be notified because they are beneficiaries of an estate? Or out of common standards of courtesy and family feeling?
The reason I ask is that, if you are an executor tracking down beneficiaries, then there are various recognised channels for doing this that a decent probate lawyer would be able to advise you on.
If it's just that you feel they ought to know, and you haven't the first idea where to start looking for them, then you can just post an obituary in the local paper. I suppose you could also try Facebook and Twitter messages advising "anyone related to Mary Jane Bloggs visit Anytown Gazette announcements." Based on the Six Degrees of Separation rule, the news will eventually filter through to anyone who isn't determined not to know.
I see a LOT of obituaries on FaceBook, and while that's not how I'd like to be informed of someone's death, it has proved to be pretty effective in getting the news out. Even if you aren't on FB, somebody you know is...making this a very small world, indeed.
Kalene, the way I look at it, if there has been zero contact with the estranged relatives for 25 years, why even give them the courtesy when no courtesy was given during that time to the person who has or will be passing.
Chances are the Will had been updated during that quarter of century. If not, let the Probate Judge make suggestions on what next to do. These Judges have been down that road many time before.
If it is published in a local paper, the obit will appear on legacy dot com. It can be found via Google search on the deceased's name. That is all I would do. It would be found. Or see if you can find these people via Google, Facebook, other social networks.
freqflyer, please keep in mind that often families are estranged because of the behaviours of the parents. It can be far safer to stay away than continue to endure abuse. In my case, I do love my parents, but refuse to be exposed to more abuse.
It is not a lack of courtesy or caring on my part, it is a matter of staying physically and mentally safe.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
If there is an estate and you are executor, then there is a great obligation to track down someone who may inherit in the will.
Is this your mother who has passed away? - If so, I'm very sorry for your loss, and do bear in mind that although there may be many things that need to be done they don't have to be done now this minute - give yourself breathing space.
And the estranged "next of kin" are who, then?
Do these people have to be notified because they are beneficiaries of an estate? Or out of common standards of courtesy and family feeling?
The reason I ask is that, if you are an executor tracking down beneficiaries, then there are various recognised channels for doing this that a decent probate lawyer would be able to advise you on.
If it's just that you feel they ought to know, and you haven't the first idea where to start looking for them, then you can just post an obituary in the local paper. I suppose you could also try Facebook and Twitter messages advising "anyone related to Mary Jane Bloggs visit Anytown Gazette announcements." Based on the Six Degrees of Separation rule, the news will eventually filter through to anyone who isn't determined not to know.
Chances are the Will had been updated during that quarter of century. If not, let the Probate Judge make suggestions on what next to do. These Judges have been down that road many time before.
It is not a lack of courtesy or caring on my part, it is a matter of staying physically and mentally safe.