[WSBAPT] DSHS child support lien on heir's interest in estate

[Dalynne Singleton]

I have some briefing and research on this issue and will send to you by email.  But, the answer is yes.

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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Eric Nelsen
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 12:14 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] DSHS child support lien on heir's interest in estate

New one for me and I'm hoping to take advantage of a colleague's knowledge:

I represent PR of Estate of X. Just received a DSHS lien for back child support against the share of heir Y in Estate of X.

Is this allowed? Can a child support lien be imposed on an obligor's inheritance share of an estate? For any ordinary creditor I would say it's not permitted and they'll have to either garnish the heir's interest in the estate (which is also arguably problematic), or just chase the funds once they're actually distributed to the heir.

If anyone has RCW or WAC cites for DSHS authority to lien an inheritance interest, I would be grateful. Thanks all--

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
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Seattle WA 98144-3909
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