A probate notice published on February 20, 2026 by the Vancouver Business Journal confirms the opening of a probate case in the Superior Court of Washington for Clark County concerning the estate of Cynthia Helen Pfannes.

According to the notice, filed under Case No. 26-4-00182-06, Ann Elizabeth Arvidson has been appointed as the administrator of the estate. Creditors are instructed to present any claims in accordance with RCW 11.40.070 by delivering or mailing a copy to the administrator or the administrator’s attorney at the address listed in the filing, and by submitting the original claim to the Clark County Superior Court.

The filing states that claims must be presented within the later of two timelines: thirty days after the administrator provides direct notice to the creditor, or four months after the date of first publication. Failure to submit claims within the allowed period bars them under Washington State law, except under the limited exceptions identified in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060.

The notice identifies attorney Jon M. Fritzler (WSBA #48317) of the Law Office of Jon M. Fritzler in Vancouver as the designated contact for mailing and service. Publication dates listed in the filing include February 20, February 27, and March 6, 2026.

While probate proceedings in Clark County are routine, they are an important public mechanism for notifying potential creditors and documenting the formal transfer of a deceased person’s legal and financial responsibilities. For residents in neighboring Cowlitz County who may have had financial dealings with Ms. Pfannes, the publication timeline and claim requirements may be relevant, particularly for those doing business across county lines along the I‑5 corridor.