A nonprobate notice to creditors has been filed in Clark County Superior Court regarding the estate of Merlyn G. Divens. According to the public legal notice published by the Vancouver Business Journal in its legal notices section, the filing was made under Clark County Superior Court Cause No. 26-4-00208-06.

Washington’s nonprobate creditor‑notice process, governed by RCW 11.42.030, allows a designated notice agent to notify potential creditors of a deceased person’s estate without opening a full probate case. Once published, the notice begins a statutory period—typically four months—during which creditors may present valid claims. The notice agent may then accept or reject claims as permitted by law.

The filing applies specifically to the estate of Merlyn G. Divens. The public notice did not include additional details beyond those required by statute, and all information referenced here is limited to what is contained in the published legal notice itself. Individuals or entities who believe they may have a claim against the estate are directed by state law to follow the procedures outlined in RCW 11.42 and in the notice as published.

Legal notices of this type are routine administrative filings but are important for ensuring that estates—probated or nonprobated—can be settled with clarity and finality. For residents of Southwest Washington, these filings also serve as a reminder of how estate settlement processes function locally and how creditor rights are handled under state law.

Sources

Vancouver Business Journal: NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. 26-4-00208-06