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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">I believe that the small estate affidavit is inappropriate in this circumstance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">RCW 11.62 specifically requires that the affidavit state “</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">(c) That the value
of the decedent's entire estate subject to probate, not including the surviving spouse's or surviving domestic partner's community property interest in any assets which are subject to probate in the decedent's estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Unless the real property is of little value, the statement cannot be truthfully made. And, because real estate will need to be administered at some point, now
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com]
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<p class="MsoNormal">I understand that the affidavit can’t be used to transfer real property. I’ve already recommended a quick probate and the heirs want to discuss it. Since one of them already has the insurance check (hazard insurance that paid out when
a tree fell on an outbuilding on the property) in hand, they wanted to know what other options were available, particularly one that would allow them to deposit the check now.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The title company is ok with all of the heirs executing a deed to transfer the property.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Subject:</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Re: [WSBAPT] Insurance check issued to deceased person</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#595959">I’m curious what the heirs plan to do with the real property. Is the property in mom’s name, or was it a joint tenancy property? Is mom the named insured on the insurance policy? Has the property’s use changed?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#595959">Unless it was joint tenancy, it seems like the heirs are going to have to open a probate eventually, and it may make sense to do it now. You could potentially open it and close it the same day, after cashing
the check and recording the deed. Is the check large enough to cover the probate costs?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Behalf Of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Jennifer Johnson<br>
<b>Sent:</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Friday, December 18, 2015 4:48 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>[WSBAPT] Insurance check issued to deceased person</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Client recently received a check from an insurance company that was issued to the estate of her deceased mother. Her mom passed away four years ago and left a piece of real property and an insurance policy covering the real property, neither
of which were ever transferred by the heirs. She took the check to the bank and, not surprisingly, the bank wants letters testamentary, an EIN for the estate, etc. Also not surprisingly, client does not want to probate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am wondering if, provided that mom’s estate qualifies, the small estate affidavit might be used to get the bank to either cash the check or let client deposit it? Or to get the insurance company to reissue a check to the successor instead
of the estate? Or perhaps there is a simpler solution that my Friday afternoon brain isn’t thinking of?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I appreciate any advice or experience you all may have.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jennifer<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jennifer Johnson | Attorney<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hanigan Law Office, PS<o:p></o:p></p>
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