[WSBAPT] Probate question

[Tom Stuen]

Sarah:  In the past several title companies have allowed my clients to sell
estate real estate without a probate.  But I hear that they are being more
cautious now, and would likely require at least for the 2 year SOL to
expire.  

Tom Stuen

 

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[mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Jael Dion
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2015 11:57 AM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: [WSBAPT] Probate question

 

Hello list-mates. I do estate planning, but have not been involved in doing
probates. 

 

If a person dies and leaves a house (assume one worth less than say $500K),
but no other probate assets, is probate required? I know that strictly
speaking, the answer is yes, and that the house must go through the probate
process in order to transfer title to the heir/s. But in practice, could a
seller/heir obtain the necessary title insurance without opening a probate? 

 

If probate is required, not just legally, but practically, how do probate
lawyers get paid if the house is the only asset?

 

Many thanks for anyone willing and able to educate me a little! 

 

Sarah Jael Dion

 

Dion Law PLLC


206-550-4005

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