[WSBAPT] House co-owner dies intestate

[Lisa Schuchman]

Hi, again,

Yesterday I met with the clients described below.  They think that getting a signed agreement is very possible.  The next step is to figure out the step in between a TEDRA order (that the property belongs to the son) and an actual clearing of title.  What would the order have to include to convince a title company to clear title to the co-owner son?  I appreciate your thoughts.

Lisa E. Schuchman
206-325-2801, ext. 104
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Lisa Schuchman
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Subject: [WSBAPT] House co-owner dies intestate

In 1999 X bought a house with his son as TIC.  The deed specifies that X's share is his separate property.  The son lives in the house and has paid all mortgage payments, taxes, etc.
In 2001 X died intestate.  He left 10 adult children and his wife, who is not their mother.  No probate.
In 2016, the co-owner son wants to refinance his mortgage and needs to clear title.
Most of his siblings are available and would agree that the house is his.  One sibling is non-responsive/refusing/reluctant.  Another sibling is in another country and not reachable (so far).
I believe that if the siblings and the wife all agree we could do a TEDRA agreement.  If they don't all sign on, what???  I'm thinking a quiet title?  Help?

Lisa E. Schuchman
206-325-2801, ext. 104
www.lisaschuchman.com<http://www.lisaschuchman.com/>

Do something for somebody every day for which you do not get paid. -Albert Schweitzer

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