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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I have gotten non-intervention powers where I represent to the court that the only action to be done was to sell a home and satisfy, to the extent possible,
all admin fees and proper claims. I also indicate that it is in the best interest of the estate, creditors and potential beneficiaries to sell the property without intervention powers and I make sure the PR makes no payments until after the running of the
creditor’s period.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><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>John McCrady<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, December 11, 2018 1:56 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Questions Regarding Insolvent Testate Probate<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">Interesting! 11.68.011 conditions non-intervention powers on a determination of solvency. But as you note, 11.68.080(4) allows the court to continue non-intervention
powers after a once solvent estate becomes insolvent. I do appreciate the flexibility given to the court to restrict or rescind the non-intervention powers as it deems best.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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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]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Dalynne Singleton<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:07 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Questions Regarding Insolvent Testate Probate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:HelveticaNeue;color:#333333">I am opening one in Snohomish that is insolvent with a mortgage for more than worth of property. I have asked for non intervention powers so we’ll see on 1/8/19.
No other debts or assets. Mine is intestate. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:HelveticaNeue;color:#333333">The insolvency statute allows the court the option of non intervention or intervention powers. In another case, i argued this before pierce county commissioner
and was able to retain non intervention powers as the administrator in a deceased defendant estate. See rcw 11.68.080(4). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-family:HelveticaNeue;color:#333333"><a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=11.68.080">http://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=11.68.080</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">
<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> on behalf of John McCrady <<a href="mailto:j.mccrady@pstitle.com">j.mccrady@pstitle.com</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, December 11, 2018 6:51 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Questions Regarding Insolvent Testate Probate <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">As far as I know the PR needs to obtain Non-Intervention powers (11.68.011) in order to sell the real estate without
a court order. Solvency is a condition precedent to obtaining Non-intervention powers.</span><span style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">In the absence of Non-intervention powers, the PR will need to follow the rather onerous procedures set forth in 11.56
in order to sell the real estate.</span><span style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I would be interested in hearing if someone is aware of another alternative.</span><span style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#333333">
<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> [<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>]<b>On Behalf Of
</b>John Yip<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 10, 2018 6:48 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Questions Regarding Insolvent Testate Probate</span><span style="color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="color:#333333">Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="color:#333333">Hypothetically, suppose I have a client who has an insolvent testate estate that consists of a house as its sole asset. The estate wishes to sell the house now (so the usual "wait 2
years for statute of limitations to run" advice does not apply here). Problem is, nobody can act on behalf of the estate (most notably in signing the deed) until someone is appointed personal representative.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="color:#333333">What's the quickest and most efficient way to have the PR named in the Will be appointed as PR and be able to close on the house sale right away? Can I add language about selling the
house in the Petition for the initial hearing? Do I need to give notice to known creditors of the initial hearing where the PR will be appointed?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="color:#333333">Also, it would be very helpful if someone could send me forms for starting the probate of an insolvent testate estate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="color:#333333">Thanks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="color:#333333">John<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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