[WSBAPT] Tacoma Probate/ Eviction

[Amy Goertz]

Good Afternoon!

I have an ongoing probate matter in Pierce County where the primary beneficiary is living in the decedent’s house. He is an older man who was the boyfriend of the decedent, and may be showing signs of dementia.

There was very little money or assets in the estate other than the house. There is a DSHS lien, property taxes owed, creditor claims and costs of administration.

While he was initially cooperating, we listed the house for sale and got an excellent offer and a back up offer. Unfortunately, the beneficiary then sent a certified letter indicating there was NO WAY he would ever leave the house. Both the offer and the back up offer were rescinded.

We tried to connect him with a reverse mortgage broker but he wouldn’t proceed with the process. 

Now he is getting more confused and we have become concerned about his well-being. He seems to think it is his house and we should just leave him alone.

Any suggestions at this point? The only thing I can think of at this point is to evict him and sell the house. 

He will receive a good chunk of money if we could get this done.

Does someone know an eviction attorney in Pierce County that we could hire or that we could speak to about options?

Thanks in advance -

Amy

Amy J. Goertz, J.D.
Goertz & Lambrecht PLLC
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