[WSBAPT] Abandoned Mobile Home

[Paul Neumiller]

>From the Washington State Patrol Website:

"What Can I Do With a Junk Vehicle (Not Owned by Me) Abandoned on My Property?
According to RCW 46.55.230, an authorized law enforcement officer (or other certified official) may inspect and authorize the disposal of an abandoned junk vehicle (WSP VIN Officers do not normally provide this service). Use the Junk Vehicle Affidavit provided by the Washington State Department of Licensing to facilitate the removal of a junk vehicle from your property or to claim ownership. Contact your local licensing agent if you intend to retitle this vehicle and operate it after completion of repairs."


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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Jamia Burns
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:11 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Abandoned Mobile Home

Hello probate experts,

I have a probate where there is a mobile home on the land that needs to be removed and destroyed (not livable). It has been there for like 50 years and my client assumed her grandfather owned it and then her father. It turns out that it is owned by someone else, but the Auditor's office cannot disclose the owner. The Auditor also indicated there is a lien on it, but again they will not disclose who has a lien. The Auditor said if the client can remove it from the land, then they can just notify the auditor. The problem is that all of the demo/removal companies require a title. Even if we get a title, it is unlikely we can find the old owner from over 50 years ago. Any suggestions? Can we do a motion in the Probate asking the judge for an order to allow the Auditor to disclose ownership information or an order to allow the abandoned property to be removed?

Respectfully,

Jamia S. Burns
Attorney at Law
(360) 739-6379
Office: 1200 Dupont St., Suite 1-D
Bellingham, WA 98225 (By Appointment Only)
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