[WSBAPT] US Savings Bonds in Probate

[Marvin Benson]

Timothy

The estate where I had to deal with US Savings Bonds,  we cashed them out.
I recall that the cash was paid to the estate.

Marvin Benson

On Tue, May 26, 2020 at 2:51 PM Timothy Lehr <timothy at stileslaw.com> wrote:

> All,
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> I have yet to deal with this issue…
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> In a probate, there are a number of US Savings Bonds made out to the
> decedent (husband) OR his wife. Wife predeceased husband and assets passed
> via trust without probate. Now, probate is open for husband. Is there
> simple process to go through to have the proper government entity re-issue
> the bonds to the estate? Is a probate court order required? An applicable
> RCW? Value of the bonds exceeds $100k.
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> I’ve never dealt with these before in a probate so I’m just looking for
> guidance or advice from someone who has or knows the process.
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> Thanks!
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> *Timothy C. Lehr*
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> Attorney at Law
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> Stiles Law Inc., P.S.
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