[WSBAPT] Ward of State

[Ron Richmond]

Andrew,

If the incapacitated person has a guardian, they can appear on his behalf,
and no GAL needs to be involved.

Ultimately, the proceeds should be directed into a Special Needs Trust to
preserve the assets for his use during his lifetime.

If I can offer further info or assistance, let me know.

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On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 1:56 PM, Andrew Hay <andrewhay at washingtonlaw.net>
wrote:

> This is a new situation for me, but maybe not for others.
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> I have an intestate estate where one adult beneficiary (of several) is a
> ward of the state due to severe brain damage as a child.  He is now in his
> 70s.  Estate value per heir is $50-$100K
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> I am opening intestate estate – do we appoint GAL for the ward when the
> estate is opened, does his share go to the state for his care costs?
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> Any other issues?
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