[WSBAPT] Payment to non-PR beneficiary for labor performed to sell estate asset?

[Jane Bitz]

It is an expense of administration.

It can't be a Creditor Claim because the debt was not incurred by the Decedent prior to death.

Jane.
Jane G. Bitz
Of Counsel
WHC Attorneys PLLC
12209 E. Mission Ave, Suite 5
Spokane Valley, WA 99206-4824
(509) 927-9700 x126
FAX: (509) 777-1800

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Ryan Castle
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2025 10:18 AM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Payment to non-PR beneficiary for labor performed to sell estate asset?

All,

Must estate pay to a non-PR beneficiary who performed work to prepare a deceased's house for sale as part of the estate? If so, would that be an administrative expense, or a payment to a creditor? These are tasks such as coordinating and meeting with contractors to make repairs. The PR would normally perform these functions but she lives out of state and is tasking the non-PR beneficiary with these activities. This same non-PR beneficiary will also act as real estate agent to sell the property, which the deceased specifically stated in his will. This same non-PR beneficiary will also receive part of the proceeds from the property sale per the will.

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Ryan Castle (he/him)
Castle Law Firm, PLLC
Managing Attorney
T: 360-592-3504
1313 E. Maple St., Suite 790
Bellingham, WA 98225
https://ryancastlelawfirm.com/


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