[WSBAPT] Recording LOPA in Pierce County via Simplifile

[Doris]

I do not include a REETA with my lack of probate affidavit.  When I
recorded a LPOA in the past, it was because I needed to record a deed.   I
record the Lack of Probate Affidavit with a redacted death certificate,
front and back.  Once the LOPA is recorded, I record a Deed and REETA. I
reference the LOPA recording number on the REETA under the reason for the
conveyance.   I include the recorded LOPA & Death Certificate as part of
the REETA that I upload to Simplifile.  Different counties may have
different requirement.  I found the recorder's office very helpful when I
called them with questions.   Hope this helps.

On Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM Inge Fordham <inge at fordhamlegal.com> wrote:

> Colleagues,
>
> I am going to be recording a Lack of Probate Affidavit in Pierce County
> via Simplifile and want to be sure I have everything in order.  I prepared
> the LOPA and have a certified copy of the death certificate ready to
> record.  Simplifile doesn’t have anywhere for me to upload a REETA (which I
> have historically prepared with LOPAs citing the appropriate exemption).
> Is a REETA unnecessary?  LOPAs are not specifically addressed in WAC
> 458-61A-303.
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
>
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