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<p>Thank you, Mike and Heather, for your thoughts. We do have a CMA that takes into account the mold issues, so we will start with that...</p>
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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font style="font-size:11pt" face="Calibri, sans-serif" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> on behalf of Mike Winslow <mike@winslegal.com><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 11, 2016 12:25 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Trustee Liability for Mold Issues</font>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D">The client would do well to have a real estate agent give them a market analysis of the property as is, where is, with the risk of mold disclosed vs. the market value of an unimproved
parcel. Then consider the cost of demolition in the valuation. That should meet any concerns about fiduciary duty to trust beneficiaries. Just run the numbers and see which way to maximize value.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D">If the value is greater without demolition, then disclose defects which are known in detail and require the buyer to have an inspection unless they will agree to state their intention
to demo the building.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D">Seller should require Buyer to waive use of Form 17 as a condition of sale, and instead disclose the defects in the PSA by an addendum.
<span style=""> </span>The situation is similar to sale out of probate, where Form 17 is not legally required (except as to enviro hazards).</span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>jeffrey winter<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 10, 2016 2:43 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Trustee Liability for Mold Issues</span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has run into a similar situation and how they might have handled it...</span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">My client is a successor trustee under a RLT. Mom and dad are both gone now, and one of the assets is the home place on some acreage. Unfortunately, the home is situated
on a flood plain, and has in fact sustained flood damage several times. In addition to that, recent inspections have uncovered what appears to be mold in certain areas of the house.</span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">A dispute has arisen among the beneficiaries of the trust as to how best to dispose of the home place. Some want to sell it outright. The trustee (also a beneficiary)
is concerned about liability arising from the mold. Trustee's proposal is to raze the structure and sell the improved lot. Siblings are saying that would be a breach of fiduciary duty.</span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">Not being that familiar with mold liability in WA, would it be sufficient to avoid liability if the trustee disclosed the flooding and mold issues, or would we be better
off going to court to get permission to raze the structure and sell the land?</span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:black">Thank you for your thoughts....</span></p>
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