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<DIV><FONT size=4>Interesting. I thought I researched this a few years ago
and I found authority that said delivery of a deed is all that is required
before death. recording not necessary.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=rfs@licbs.com
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, January 30, 2019 5:58 PM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [WSBAPT] Lapse of specific bequest?</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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litigated this issue several years ago and lost. The case law at the time held
that unless the sale was completed prior to death, the gift did not lapse. The
proceeds from the sale go to the beneficiary of the specific
bequest.
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<DIV>There is case law on the issue that should not be difficult to find.
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<DIV id=AppleMailSignature dir=ltr>Ronald St. Hilaire</DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><BR>On Jan 30, 2019, at 5:51 PM, "<A
href="mailto:jeremy@basalt.legal">jeremy@basalt.legal</A>" <<A
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<P class=MsoNormal>All,<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>I have a case where real property is the subject of a
specific bequest in a will. Prior to death, decedent signed a purchase and
sale agreement, deed, and all other documents necessary for closing and gave
closing documents to title company to hold in escrow. Closing occurred a few
days after date of death. Does anyone have thoughts on whether this bequest
lapsed in this scenario?<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Very truly yours,<o:p></o:p></P>
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