[WSBAPT] LOPA Question

[Jane Bitz]

Before simply filing a LOPA, I would look at filing a Petition for Spousal Support Award under RCW 11.54 et seq to see if some or all of the debt could be determined to be uncollectable for the surviving spouse.

Jane G. Bitz
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Subject: [WSBAPT] LOPA Question

What are the risks in using the LOPA if the decedent had a lot of debt/creditors?

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