[WSBAPT] Real Property Transfer Out of Trust

Mark Anderson marka at mbaesq.com
Tue Aug 11 14:52:47 PDT 2026


Dear Mates:
PC wants to transfer real property out of her revocable trust to one of the contingent beneficiaries so that PC can qualify for Medicaid.  [The transfer would be exempt from the look back period under WAC 182-513-1363(4)(d)(iv)].
If the transfer is characterized as a gift, I understand there would be no step up in basis for the purpose of capital gains tax.  PC has owned the property since the beginning of time, so the capital gains impact would be great.
Are there any other options for structuring or characterizing this transaction that would result in a step up in basis for the beneficiary?
Thanks in advance.
Mark B. Anderson
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