[WSBAPT] TODDs and sales post-death

[Ann Manley]

Is selling property within two years of death an issue if the property
transfer occurs via a RLT?

Ann Manley, Esq.
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On Thu, Oct 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM Brent Williams-Ruth <
brent at williams-ruthlaw.com> wrote:

> In my recent experience - NO - the notice to creditors for the probate
> estate DID NOT fix that problem. They insisted on a Deed of PR.....the end
> result to make them happy was literally having the beneficiaries of the
> house send $90k to my office to hold to resolve any potential creditor
> claims.
>
> I strongly advise against using a TODD if there is an potential sale
> within 2 years of death.
>
> Brent
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> On Thu, Oct 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM Ann Manley <ann at manleyfirm.com> wrote:
>
>> I have heard that title companies don't want to insure title on a sale of
>> property within two years of death if the title transferred pursuant to a
>> TODD.
>>
>> Does doing a non-probate notice to creditors following a TODD help
>> facilitate a sale within two years?
>>
>> Ann Manley, Esq.
>> The Manley Law Firm, P.S., Inc.
>> PO Box 16324
>> Seattle, WA 98116
>> (206)292-3064 / (206)292-3914 fax
>> www.manleyfirm.com
>>
>> *The Manley Law Firm practice areas include Bankruptcy*, Estate Planning,
>> Auto Accidents, Civil Litigation, Construction, Commercial and Contract
>> Law, Personal injury, Small Business, Unemployment Claims, Wage Loss and
>> Compensation claims*
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