[WSBAPT] Question regarding real property not worth selling (probate)

[Sarah Jael Dion]

Hello!

I represent the administrator (wife of decedent) of an intestate estate in King County. Decedent owned some small pieces of real estate in another state. These lots are all undeveloped, are not contiguous, and range in appraised (tax) value from $7,000-25,000 each. Back taxes for local utilities are owing on all properties, but the amounts are small. I have determined that for a variety of reasons, it will cost the estate much more to sell or transfer the properties than they are worth. My client wants to just abandon the properties and let the state foreclose for unpaid back taxes. 

Is there any liability for the administrator/PR of an estate for unpaid back taxes on abandoned properties? Thanks in advance for any thoughts…I’ve looked into it and can’t find anything!

Sarah Jael Dion

Dion Law PLLC					
206-550-4005
sarah at dionlaw.com
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