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be buildable, so I have always assumed this theoretical right is basically useless.<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">That said, I don't think there is any case law yet on the question of whether or not a TOD deed can accomplish the same kind of non-conforming land subdivision.
I would probably start by re-reading the case opinion that allowed the subdivision by Will to figure out the legal rationale, and see how closely it might apply to a TOD deed.<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]
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] Division of property at a passing. Will vs. TOD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">My old understanding is that the separation of powers idea gives a Court Order the same effect as an Administrative lot line adjustment but I have not seen anyone do it. I don't see how a deed in probate would
rise to the level of an Order but I agree why not since the Deed references the probate no. etc<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Division of property at a passing. Will vs. TOD<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black">If a person can designate property in a probate to avoid the line adjustment process can the same be done by tod deeds that contain the same legals to avoid probate?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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