[WSBAPT] Marital Deduction, Lawyer as PR and Witness to Will

[Anna Cashman]

Jordan,

Any gross estate over the estate tax exemption amount needs to file an estate tax return, regardless of deductions, including the marital deduction.  RCW 83.100.050(1).

Anna

Anna M. Cashman
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Tel (206) 382-4414 ext. 234 / Fax (206) 382-4412 / acashman at khbblaw.com<mailto:acashman at khbblaw.com>
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Jordan Kostelyk
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 3:25 PM
To: WSBAPT at lists.wsbarppt.com
Subject: [WSBAPT] Marital Deduction, Lawyer as PR and Witness to Will

Hello Everyone,

I have two very different questions any insight will be appreciated.

Can anyone explain to me if this is accurate: upon the death of one spouse with a 6MIL estate the other spouse would be able to use the marital deduction and would not have to pay any WA Estate tax? How does this work? Does the party still file for taxes?

Are there any issues (ethical or otherwise) with a lawyer drafting a will, witnessing it, and then being designated as the PR?

Thank you,
Jordan

(Ms.) Jordan D. Kostelyk, Esq.

Tel: 425-244-5196
Email: jordan at everlastinglegalsolutions.com<mailto:jordankostelykatlaw at gmail.com>
Website: https://everlastinglegalsolutions.com/

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