[WSBAPT] Co-personal representatives

[Doris Eslinger]

I believe the statute you cited, RCW 11.98.016 paragraphs (2) and (4) contain the answer.  In the event the second PR is unable or unwilling to act, Under # (2), the "survivor" succeeds all power.  #4 requires a notice of one trustee to the other, and if no objection after 15 days, then it constitutes a formal approval.  I would like to hear from others about this. Thanks.

Regards,

Doris Eslinger
Eslinger Law Office
(425) 451-3237

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Subject: [WSBAPT] Co-personal representatives

I would appreciate being pointed to any authority on this question:
RCW 11.98.016 states that "Any power vested in three or more trustees jointly may be exercised by a majority of such trustees".
RCW 11.68.095 applies that provision to Personal Representatives.
The obvious question is what happens when there are two personal representatives?  I would assume any deed to be executed would need to be executed by both personal representatives.
Does anyone have any contrary authority?  Or confirmatory authority?
Thanks


John McCrady
Counsel
Puget Sound Title Company
5350 Orchard Street West
University Place WA 98467
253-476-5721
j.mccrady at pstitle.com<mailto:j.mccrady at pstitle.com>

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