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

[Sarah Jael Dion]

Pam, thank you! I should have said that I consulted with an attorney in the relevant jurisdiction- that's how we determined that it would cost more than the value of the properties. 

Sarah Jael Dion

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

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> On Jun 5, 2017, at 8:32 PM, Schmidt & Yee <syaloha at gte.net> wrote:
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> 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
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> -----Original Message----- From: Sarah Jael Dion
> Sent: Monday, June 05, 2017 2:41 PM
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> Subject: [WSBAPT] Question regarding real property not worth selling (probate)
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> Hello!
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> 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.
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> 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!
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> Sarah Jael Dion
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> Dion Law PLLC
> 206-550-4005
> sarah at dionlaw.com
> dionlaw.com
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