[WSBAPT] Very general probate questions from a Real Estate Atty

[Rich Holland]

Hello,

I have a real estate client that asked me (not in these words of course) the following yesterday in the context of purchasing/selling real property:

1)      Is there anything that can be filed to forego a probate?


2)      If we do have to file probate, how long is the time frame to complete? 6-12 months? Just an estimate


3)      How are the costs determined? Meaning will there be a 1% of the estate charged for the probate, etc.?


My response ... crickets.

I know that a "non-probate affidavit" can be utilized by heirs by I do not claim to know if there are other ways, nor do I have any general response to questions 2 or 3.  Obviously, all of these can be incredibly fact specific, I am just trying to find out for them if there are somewhat 'general rules'.  Any help/guidance from a Probate Attorney would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Richard L. Holland
Attorney, WSBA# 23921

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