[WSBAPT] Allocation of Estate costs to specific property causing the cost

[Eric Nelsen]

I cannot find the authority that I swear is out there--

Estate expenses (costs of administration, post-death expenses) are normally paid from estate assets pursuant to the abatement statutes, RCW 11.10.

But, if the Estate includes an item property that causes specific expenses - for example, a house that requires a new roof to prevent new substantial damage from leaks during the rainy season, or even just payment of delinquent real property taxes - it is permissible to charge those specific expenses against that specific property.

In such a case, if the property is given to a particular heir (by specific bequest, or other distribution in kind), that heir's share of the estate is therefore charged specially with those expenses.

Anyone have authority, statutory or case law? Or am I searching for something that isn't there?

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC
1320 University St
Seattle WA  98101-2837
phone 206-625-0092
fax 206-625-9040

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