[WSBAPT] Sole Heir Has Felony Convictions - Can Heir be PR

[Philip N. Jones]

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Subject: [WSBAPT] Sole Heir Has Felony Convictions - Can Heir be PR

Listmates:

I know Washington law is clear.  A felon cannot be PR.  However, when Felon is sole heir why not let them be PR (as person is named as such in the Will)?  They can't steal from themselves.  In this case would the law be more worried about treatment of creditors.  I am told there aren't any creditors or debts owed.  Your thoughts.

Jeff Davis

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