[WSBAPT] Legal separation in probate

[G. Geoffrey Gibbs]

If the dissolution was initiated but not completed prior to the death of one spouse, as a legal action it is a nullity and the surviving spouse is just that for probate purposes.  I have case law somewhere if you need it. 

G. Geoffrey Gibbs | Anderson Hunter Law Firm 
2707 Colby Avenue | Everett, WA  98201 
Phone: (425) 252-5161 | Fax: (425) 258-3345 
ggibbs at andersonhunterlaw.com / www.andersonhunterlaw.com 

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer Sohn
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Legal separation in probate

Hi, does legal separation mean anything in probate? There was no dissolution but the clients were legally separated. Does the surviving spouse still have authority as a survivng spouse?


Thanks,

Jennifer Sohn
206.617.7874

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