[WSBAPT] Intestate inheritance by stepsibling?

[Eric Nelsen]

Nothing comes to mind. A's inheritance clearly vested and was conveyed to A, so she pretty clearly owned a half-interest in the property. Unfortunately, it looks like HC is now stuck co-owning with A's heirs at law, whomever they may be. Is A's mother still alive? If A had no children, then a living parent would be the next heir.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
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Seattle WA 98144-3909
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Susan Spuller
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Intestate inheritance by stepsibling?

HC's mother married stepfather many years ago.  Stepfather had a daughter, A.  Neither parent legally adopted the other's child.  Stepfather passes away almost a decade ago and mom inherits all.  Mom's will leaves residuary in equal shares to HC and A or the survivor of them.  Residuary is entirely comprised of the family home which HC has been living in for several years to care for mom following stepdad's death.  Mom passed away a few months ago and HC is PR of her estate.  PR deed transferring house to HC and A as tenants in common was recorded about a month ago. A had a long history of drug and alcohol abuse and was living in some sort of supported living situation, unclear if she was receiving benefits.  HC intended to continue living in the home with A's blessing, there was an ongoing discussion about whether A would also move in.  HC just received word that A died suddenly.    HC does not believe A left a will, and she has no children.  Stepfather may have one surviving sibling with whom no one has had any contact for a long time.  Is there any way around HC co-owning the home with stepdad's sibling and/or nieces and nephews (beyond a TEDRA agreement)?  I am not seeing one, but wanted to make sure there isn't a creative solution that is eluding me.


Susan E. Spuller
Attorney at Law

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