[WSBAPT] "Marriage" for intestacy and DPOA question

[Roger Hawkes]

Holding ‘everything jointly’ sounds like a pretty good inroad.  Failing that a CIR claim should make some good progress in those circumstances.

Idk about the poa question; probably depends on the person/entity that you want to have honor the poa and do what aif wants.

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Suzanne Lieberman
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:10 AM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] "Marriage" for intestacy and DPOA question

Good morning,

So are there ever any circumstances under which a life partner can be considered a spouse for purposes of inheriting under WA's intestacy laws? First PC was together with SO for 35 years and they had an informal marriage ceremony and held everything jointly. Second PC was together with SO for 19 years and they held everything jointly.

Also, can a DPOA be used for an heir living abroad to sign waivers for opening probate, for transferring title to deeds from the estate, and for disclaimers of assets? Sister of decedent is coming to the States for a few weeks and wants to use a DPOA for her mother to handle probate matters for her father. Or does the mom need to sign everything herself? She is elderly and living in Poland.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Lieberman
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Kirkland, WA 98033
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