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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_MailEndCompose"><span style='color:#1F497D'>I have also seen it successfully argued that the PR’s duty of possession and management under RCW 11.48.020 to “keep in tenantable repair all houses, buildings, and fixtures thereon” includes the payment of mortgages until such time as it is distributed to the beneficiary. <o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Good luck,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sara Longley<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><img width=23 height=27 id="_x0000_i1031" src="cid:image005.jpg@01D51AE4.493E6830" alt="cid:image001.jpg@01D1F8A6.19C81E60"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Century",serif;color:#1F497D'>Sara D. 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Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Heather de Vrieze<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 4, 2019 2:27 PM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Mortgage Payments During Probate<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I think there can be an argument that the estate pay the mortgage if the property is still full of estate stuff, and the beneficiary is not being given access to or beneficial enjoyment of the property. If they can’t go refinance the debt, move in, or sell the property, is it really theirs?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m not sure this is one I would want to litigate on either side.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Heather<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Vladimir Script";color:#1F497D'>Heather S. de Vrieze</span><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#1F497D'><br></span></b><i><span style='font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Attorney-at-Law<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=189 height=105 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image006.jpg@01D51AE4.493E6830" alt="cid:image001.jpg@01D013C2.30F35160"></span></i><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Nyala;color:#44524E'>3909 California Avenue SW<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Nyala;color:#44524E'>Seattle, WA 98116-3705 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Nyala;color:#44524E'>(206)938-5500 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:heatherd@westseattlelaw.com"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Nyala;color:#44524E'>heatherd@westseattlelaw.com</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Nyala;color:#44524E'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.westseattlelaw.com/"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Nyala;color:#44524E'>www.westseattlelaw.com</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Nyala;color:#44524E'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Nyala;color:#44524E'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002E8A'>Click here to connect with de Vrieze | Carney on Facebook: </span><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span></b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DeVriezeCarney"><b><span style='color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=72 height=21 id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image007.png@01D51AE4.493E6830" alt="FB Logo"></span></b></a><span style='font-family:Nyala;color:#44524E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#A6A6A6'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#A6A6A6'>CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED. 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If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this e-mail message and any attachment.</span><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Paul Neumiller<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 04, 2019 2:11 PM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Mortgage Payments During Probate<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>That’s it! Thanks. Though, I think it may take some convincing to devisees that they have to pay the mortgage now but they won’t receive their deed until several months down the road (and can’t move in or sell the house yet.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="Paul_A__Neumiller3"><img border=0 width=250 height=150 id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image008.jpg@01D51AE4.493E6830"></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Kate Love<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 4, 2019 11:21 AM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Mortgage Payments During Probate<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3 style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:black;font-weight:normal'>RCW 11.04.250 applies in intestacy, but I am not sure where decedent dies testate :<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></h3><h3 style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:black'>RCW <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FRCW%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fcite%3D11.04.250&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7c5313d470c940b5fc4808d6e91c995e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636952706378582798&sdata=%2FKzgn1kKAFx6xmH3Mj5MoR3osK1qHCNS4QRBPlp30LQ%3D&reserved=0"><span style='color:#7DAB8A'>11.04.250</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h3><h3 style='background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:black'>When real estate vests</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>—</span><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:black'>Rights of heirs.<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>When a person dies seized of lands, tenements or hereditaments, or any right thereto or entitled to any interest therein in fee or for the life of another, his or her title shall vest immediately in his or her heirs or devisees, subject to his or her debts, family allowance, expenses of administration, and any other charges for which such real estate is liable under existing laws</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:black'>. No administration of the estate of such decedent, and no decree of distribution or other finding or order of any court shall be necessary in any case to vest such title in the heirs or devisees, but the same shall vest in the heirs or devisees instantly upon the death of such decedent: PROVIDED, That no person shall be deemed a devisee until the will has been probated. The title and right to possession of such lands, tenements, or hereditaments so vested in such heirs or devisees, together with the rents, issues, and profits thereof, shall be good and valid against all persons claiming adversely to the claims of any such heirs, or devisees, excepting only the personal representative when appointed, and persons lawfully claiming under such personal representative; and any one or more of such heirs or devisees, or their grantees, jointly or severally, may sue for and recover their respective shares or interests in any such lands, tenements, or hereditaments and the rents, issues, and profits thereof, whether letters testamentary or of administration be granted or not, from any person except the personal representative and those lawfully claiming under such personal representative.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:black'>[ <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flawfilesext.leg.wa.gov%2Fbiennium%2F2009-10%2FPdf%2FBills%2FSession%2520Laws%2FSenate%2F6239-S.SL.pdf%3Fcite%3D2010%2520c%25208%2520%25C2%25A7%25202005%3B&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7c5313d470c940b5fc4808d6e91c995e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636952706378602814&sdata=hZqJ938%2Fj5pURHmKhbX9RAoVXWx27cnVtTz0PGtODpA%3D&reserved=0"><b><span style='color:#7DAB8A'>2010 c 8 § 2005;</span></b></a> <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fleg.wa.gov%2FCodeReviser%2Fdocuments%2Fsessionlaw%2F1965c145.pdf%3Fcite%3D1965%2520c%2520145%2520%25C2%25A7%252011.04.250.&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7c5313d470c940b5fc4808d6e91c995e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636952706378612831&sdata=rnDeJ%2FbyDCm4VWE%2FOWxQ%2Bdbpzfg3TQ5Lz5sP%2BK90A50%3D&reserved=0"><b><span style='color:#7DAB8A'>1965 c 145 § 11.04.250.</span></b></a> Prior: <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fleg.wa.gov%2FCodeReviser%2Fdocuments%2Fsessionlaw%2F1895c105.pdf%3Fcite%3D1895%2520c%2520105%2520%25C2%25A7%25201%3B&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7c5313d470c940b5fc4808d6e91c995e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636952706378622829&sdata=8wfh%2FVztJYLnA2n7s4fjTrvsXibmk9sFtI6EzibjKqQ%3D&reserved=0"><b><span style='color:#7DAB8A'>1895 c 105 § 1;</span></b></a> RRS § 1366.]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Paul Neumiller<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 04, 2019 11:12 AM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Mortgage Payments During Probate<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I understand that the devisee takes subject to the mortgage but the question was who pays for the monthly mortgage <i>during</i> the administration of the estate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="Paul_A__Neumiller2"><img border=0 width=250 height=150 id="_x0000_i1028" src="cid:image009.jpg@01D51AE4.493E6830"></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>IMPORTANT NOTICE: This e-mail message is intended to be received only by persons entitled to receive the confidential information it may contain. 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If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the sender.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Diane J. Kiepe<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 4, 2019 10:57 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv' <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Mortgage Payments During Probate<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First, I will assume the Will is silent on this point but if the house says free and clear the estate pays. Otherwise see below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><h3>RCW <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FRCW%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fcite%3D11.12.070&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7c5313d470c940b5fc4808d6e91c995e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636952706378632840&sdata=MqAwsbe9I5Ctb03XO%2FlRMZUIpvlSGbXy%2FTPhz3cVnv8%3D&reserved=0">11.12.070</a><o:p></o:p></h3><h3>Devise or bequeathal of property subject to encumbrance.<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>When any real or personal property subject to a mortgage is specifically devised, the devisee shall take such property so devised subject to such mortgage unless the will provides that such mortgage be otherwise paid. The term "mortgage" as used in this section shall not include a pledge of personal property.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>A charge or encumbrance upon any real or personal estate for the purpose of securing the payment of money, or the performance of any covenant or agreement, shall not be deemed a revocation of any will relating to the same estate, previously executed. The devises and legacies therein contained shall pass and take effect, subject to such charge or encumbrance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>[ <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http:%2F%2Fleg.wa.gov%2FCodeReviser%2Fdocuments%2Fsessionlaw%2F1965c145.pdf%3Fcite%3D1965%2520c%2520145%2520%C2%A7%252011.12.070.&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7c5313d470c940b5fc4808d6e91c995e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636952706378652850&sdata=PrPZgEXrVUV8587TgtUC3rDh%2FZ4i6%2FSbw%2F8vvj2RTOw%3D&reserved=0">1965 c 145 § 11.12.070.</a> Prior: <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http:%2F%2Fleg.wa.gov%2FCodeReviser%2Fdocuments%2Fsessionlaw%2F1955c205.pdf%3Fcite%3D1955%2520c%2520205%2520%C2%A7%25202%3B&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7c5313d470c940b5fc4808d6e91c995e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636952706378662861&sdata=qzA4LQhVWbr9UOEJ2GxT1iA%2BT6JOBQwfRMRzUEUynpw%3D&reserved=0">1955 c 205 § 2;</a> <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http:%2F%2Fleg.wa.gov%2FCodeReviser%2Fdocuments%2Fsessionlaw%2F1917c156.pdf%3Fcite%3D1917%2520c%2520156%2520%C2%A7%252031%3B&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7c5313d470c940b5fc4808d6e91c995e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636952706378682882&sdata=v8py4J3P80piHv1miPMYWSuhwba8DRU95Tn5Yon49Xs%3D&reserved=0">1917 c 156 § 31;</a> RRS § 1401; prior: Code 1881 § 1324; <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http:%2F%2Fleg.wa.gov%2FCodeReviser%2FPages%2Fsession_laws.aspx%3Fcite%3D1860%2520p%2520170%2520%C2%A7%252026.&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7c5313d470c940b5fc4808d6e91c995e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636952706378692887&sdata=rSA8qRsgllrSehKhNuOSReTrY7OwA57CUzEmdJVrIXs%3D&reserved=0">1860 p 170 § 26.</a>]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Paul Neumiller<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 4, 2019 9:34 AM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Mortgage Payments During Probate<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>David, did you ever get a response to your post. I don’t have your issue but I imagine it will come up eventually. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="Paul_A__Neumiller"><img border=0 width=250 height=150 id="_x0000_i1029" src="cid:image012.jpg@01D51AE4.49354070" alt="cid:image003.jpg@01D51AB8.8E16C820"></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Greenberg<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 28, 2019 1:35 PM<br><b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv (<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>) <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Mortgage Payments During Probate<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have a question that seems straight forward, but I cannot find any authority.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Deceased owned a house with a mortgage. The will gives the house to Beneficiary A subject to the mortgage. Beneficiaries B and C get the residue. Who pays the mortgage during the administration of the estate? It seems that Beneficiary A should be paying the mortgage starting at date of death because she receives the house subject to the mortgage. I have not found any authority to support this, but logically it makes sense to me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any authority in support of or against this or if you have thoughts to the contrary, please let me know.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dave<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;color:black'>David R. 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