A person having a claim against the decedent may not maintain an action on the claim unless a personal representative has been appointed and the claimant has presented the claim as set forth in this chapter. However, this chapter does not affect the notice under RCW 82.32.240 or the ability to maintain an action against a notice agent under chapter 11.42 RCW. [ 1997 c 252 s 7; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 s 58; 1994 c 221 s 25; 1991 c 5 s 1; 1989 c 333 s 1; 1974 ex.s. c 117 s 33; 1967 c 168 s 7; 1965 c 145 s 11.40.010. Prior: 1923 c 142 s 3; 1917 c 156 s 107; RRS s 1477; prior: Code 1881 s 1465; 1860 p 195 s 157; 1854 p 280 s 78.]
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