[WSBAPT] Intestate Succession

[Joshua McKarcher]

Mark, if decedent was survived by even one niece or nephew (even 1 descendant of even 1 parent) that is the heir at law. It does not go from siblings to aunts/uncles. It is descendants of parents and then, if none, descendants of grandparents. Best, Josh

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Subject: [WSBAPT] Intestate Succession

Dear All:
Intestate Decedent was not survived by a spouse, children, parents, or siblings.  I understand that, under RCW 11.04, the next heirs in line are the Decedent's aunt(s) and uncle(s).
Prior to his death, Decedent resided with and was closely involved with a woman to whom he was not married.  I am uncertain whether the woman was registered as the Decedent's domestic partner.
If the woman was not registered as the Decedent's domestic partner, does the woman have any rights with respect to the Decedent's Estate?
Thanks in advance for your input here.
Mark B. Anderson
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