[WSBAPT] TEDRA and a Small Estate Affidavit

[Gerald Sprute]

Can the successor (husband) under a Small Estate Affidavit sign
a TEDRA on behalf of the decedent (wife) settling a claim?  We were close to settling the distribution of
disputed funds in another estate matter (subject of the TEDRA), and the claimant
(wife) deceased before signing.  The
total amount in dispute is under $100,000, and the deceased claimant would at
best only be entitled to about $35,000.  Deceased
claimant died without a Will and there are no other assets in deceased claimant’s
estate.  Or would probate and the
appointment of an executor be necessary in order for the husband to settle or
compromise the claim on behalf of the wife?  

The added complication is that the husband and wife live in
another state.  


Jerry Sprute
Law Office of Gerald A. Sprute
P.O. Box 1657
Duvall, WA 98019
Tel:  (425) 892-4079
Fax: (425) 844-9151

 



 


 




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