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<DIV><FONT size=4>Thanks. Yes, I jumped first to the list to see if I had
missed something. I have called initial title co. and they “are going to
do some more research and get back” to me.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: #004080">Joshua F.
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=mike@winslegal.com
href="mailto:mike@winslegal.com">Mike Winslow</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, November 13, 2019 3:07 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com
href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv'</A>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [WSBAPT] "Lack of Probate Affidavit" &
QCD</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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vests by operation of law under RCW 11.04.250. No deed required. The purpose of
the LOPA is to tell the public and the title company whom are the heirs at law
so that one may determine the current ownership.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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LOPA, as commonly used, does not contain within the form any attempt to <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">convey title</I>, so as to the title
officer’s comment, I believe they misunderstand the purpose and terms of the
LOPA. My comment assumes the use of the typical form of LOPA. A chat with the
title officer to determine the nature of their beef with the LOPA form seems in
order. If they maintain their position, and will not insure, even if using their
company’s own form of LOPA (as <SPAN class=SpellE>McCrady</SPAN> suggested),
then a discussion with the company manager or another title company would be my
next step.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<B>On Behalf Of </B>Melinda Grout<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, November 13, 2019
2:25 PM<BR><B>To:</B> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>Hi
Josh!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>In
my experience and understanding, a Lack of Probate Affidavit is still not a
valid transfer, but is useful to allow a title company to choose to insure, and
some will, and some won’t ,find it adequate to their internal policies….
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