Estate of Burns

928 P.2d 1094 (1996)

131 Wash.2d 104

In the Matter of the ESTATE OF Margaret O. BURNS, Deceased,

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, Respondent,

v.

Michael L. OLVER, personal representative, Petitioner.

In the Matter of the ESTATE OF Doris R. WHEELER, Deceased,

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, Respondent,

v.

Richard T. WHEELER and James A. Wheeler, Jr., personal representatives, Petitioners.

Nos. 63616-8, 63713-0.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

January 9, 1997.

Helsell and Fetterman, L.L.P., Jonathan P. Meier, Seattle, amicus curiae on behalf of National Academy of Elder Law…