<div dir="ltr"><div>I knew I'd get one of these one day. I appreciate any wisdom before I chase this too far down the rabbit hole. </div><div><br></div><div><div>Deceased and spouse (Client) lived in a meretricious relationship for 16 years (no children by either one), but did not register as domestic partners. Deceased left a valid will, naming Client his PR and sole beneficiary. Will does not address disposition of remains. Client and next of kin (brother of Deceased) disagree about disposition. </div></div><div><br></div><div>My reading of RCW 68.50.160 is that the brother would have authority over remains if spouse was not registered as domestic partner. Is the statute the definitive authority on this or are there any possible exceptions? </div><div><br></div><div>Thanks in advance, </div><div>M.</div><div><br></div><div><div>-- <br><div><b><font size="1" face="times new roman, serif">Law Office of Marketa Vorel</font></b><div><font size="1" face="times new roman, serif">1520 K Avenue</font></div><div><font size="1" face="times new roman, serif">Anacortes, WA 98221</font></div><div><font size="1" face="times new roman, serif"><span title="Call with Google Voice"><a href="tel:206.799.0541" value="+12067990541" target="_blank">206.799.0541</a></span></font></div><div><font size="1" face="times new roman, serif"><a href="mailto:marketa.vorel@gmail.com" target="_blank">marketa.vorel@gmail.com</a></font></div></div>
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