A new probate notice was published this month in Clark County Superior Court concerning the estate of Kathleen Lynn Calvert, according to a legal notice posted by the Vancouver Business Journal at this link. The filing, designated under Case No. 26-4-00188-06, formally opens the estate and initiates the statutory period during which creditors may present claims.

Probate notices such as this one are routine legal requirements under Washington State’s probate code. When an individual passes away, state law requires the appointed personal representative to publish a notice to creditors, alerting anyone with a potential claim against the deceased’s estate. Creditors then have a limited period—typically four months from the date of first publication—to submit verified claims to the estate’s representative or to the court.

While the matter originates in Clark County, probate actions can affect creditors, heirs, and business relationships across county lines. Residents and businesses in Cowlitz County who had financial dealings with Kathleen Lynn Calvert may wish to review the notice to determine whether they are affected. The published notice includes the case number, the name of the personal representative, and the address for submitting any claims.

The underlying court filing is a matter of public record issued through the Superior Court of Washington for Clark County, which maintains authority over probate proceedings when a decedent resided in or held property within the county. The Vancouver Business Journal serves as one of the authorized publications of record for legal notices in the region and regularly publishes probate announcements of this type.

Why this matters

Although probate notices often move quietly through the legal system, they play a significant role in ensuring orderly resolution of debts, distribution of property, and closure for surviving families. For Southwest Washington communities—where cross‑county business relationships and family ties are common—these notices help ensure that local creditors and interested parties receive legally required information in time to act.

As with all probate filings, any individual or entity considering action based on this notice should rely on the specific instructions contained in the publication and the official court record.

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