[WSBAPT] Deceased Beneficiary with Living Trust

[David Hastings]

Hi, all,
     I have a probate case where one of the beneficiaries died after the 
decedent, but before distribution. I am told that all of this 
beneficiary's assets were in a living trust, and that he left a 
pour-over will to put any non-trust assets into the trust. The bequest 
will be larger than $100,000.00.

     It looks like the beneficiary's heirs will need to open a probate 
just to transfer the bequest into the living trust. Is there any way we 
can distribute directly to the living trust instead? I feel like I've 
heard of this being done, but I haven't found any authority for it.

     Thanks,

         -David

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David J. Hastings
David Gates Law, Inc., P.S.
PO Box 1865
10 NE Creelman Lane
Belfair WA 98528
360.275.9505
Fax: 360.275.8398

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