Probate Notice to Creditors Issued for John D. Simpson, Jr. Estate

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The Superior Court of Washington for Spokane County has issued a probate notice to creditors for the estate of John D. Simpson, Jr. The notice names John B. Simpson and Cynthia A. (Roller) Lee as the co-personal representatives of the estate, and provides instructions for any individuals with claims against the decedent's assets to present those claims within the specified time frame.

Why it matters

Probate notices like this are an important legal procedure to ensure that a deceased individual's assets are properly distributed and that legitimate claims against the estate are addressed. This notice gives creditors a defined window to come forward with any outstanding debts or other financial obligations owed by the late John D. Simpson, Jr.

The details

The probate notice states that any person with a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the personal representatives or their attorney within 30 days of being served the notice, or within four months of the first publication of the notice, whichever is later. Failure to present a claim within this timeframe will result in the claim being forever barred, with some limited exceptions.

• The notice was first published on January 22, 2026.
• Creditors have until the later of 30 days after being served the notice or four months after January 22, 2026 to present their claims.