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

[Schmidt & Yee]

I believe it depends on the state.  The answer for Virginia is yes, the 
Estate is liable to pay the deficiency, if any, after tax sale.
Better check the state where the property is located.
Pam Yee
Schmidt & Yee, Pc

-----Original Message----- 
From: 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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