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

[David Kazemba]

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David A. Kazemba
Overcast Law Offices, PS | 23 S. Wenatchee Ave. Suite 320 | Wenatchee, WA 98801 | (509) 663-5588 | dkazemba at overcastlaw.com

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Sarah Jael Dion
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2017 2:41 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv
Subject: [WSBAPT] Question regarding real property not worth selling (probate)

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
dionlaw.com

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