[WSBAPT] DSHS Creditor claim

[Mike Jacobs]

Lovie,

Yes - I have had similar dealings with DSHS. DSHS will take 80% of the net estate and the heir(s) will receive 20%.  Make sure you maximize the costs of administration. The PR should take fees and be reimbursed for all costs.  Although income, the fees can help a PR/heir receive a little more from the estate.

Sincerely,

Michael P. Jacobs

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Lovie Bernardi
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 6:49 AM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] DSHS Creditor claim

Dear listmates,

Has anyone worked with DSHS to settle a creditor's claim that renders the estate insolvent? I contacted DSHS early on and the revenue agent indicated that sometimes DSHS will reduce the claim to allow the heirs to keep about 20% of the residual estate. Has that been your experience in similar situations? Thanks in advance for your help.

Lovie L. Bernardi
Flaherty & Bernardi, PLLC
216 First AVE S, #450
Seattle, WA  98104
(206) 682-2616

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