[WSBAPT] Intestate Succession

[Douglas Owens]

Dear Pam, under the assumption that “fraternal” means “paternal” I believe your conclusion is correct.  Yours truly, Doug Owens

On Apr 29, 2021, at 2:09 PM, Pam Rohr <phr at trlaw-spokane.com<mailto:phr at trlaw-spokane.com>> wrote:

I have a probate issue I hope you can help me with.

Decedent does not have a will and is not survived by spouse, issue, parents or grandparent.  On his fraternal side, he is survived by one aunt and on his maternal side he is survived by 8 cousins.

Under RCW 11.04.015(2)(e), if I am interpreting this correctly, the beneficiaries are split into the fraternal and maternal line.  The one Aunt gets 50% and the 8 cousins split the remaining 50%.

In 30 years of probate practice I have never had to go this far down the line of succession and would appreciate feedback as to whether I am correct or if I should reexamine my conclusion.

Thank you,

Pam Rohr

Pamela H. Rohr, Esq.
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