[WSBAPT] Probate problem with timeshare

[Lisa Schuchman]

Here is the problem: a Washington resident died intestate, leaving two adult children as her heirs.  She owned a timeshare in Florida and was in default for dues and fees.  We had a FL attorney do an ancillary probate and as part of that he transferred ownership to the kids.  The kids don't have any interest in the timeshare and they also don't have money.

We offered a deed in lieu of foreclosure to protect the credit of the heirs.  Apparently there is only one person in that department, and she is on family leave.  The PR has looked into selling the timeshare and found that the value is less than past due fees.

Does anyone have any advice on how to handle this?  There aren't enough assets in the estate to pay the fees, but even if there were, the heirs don't want the timeshare.  Help?

Lisa E. Schuchman
206-960-4212
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