[WSBAPT] Intestate Succession

[John McCrady]

That is how I read the statute also, assuming the 8 cousins are all of the same degree of kinship


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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Pam Rohr
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Intestate Succession

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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