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I have a probate case where one of the beneficiaries died
after the decedent, but before distribution. I am told that all of
this beneficiary's assets were in a living trust, and that he left
a pour-over will to put any non-trust assets into the trust. The
bequest will be larger than $100,000.00.
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It looks like the beneficiary's heirs will need to open a
probate just to transfer the bequest into the living trust. Is
there any way we can distribute directly to the living trust
instead? I feel like I've heard of this being done, but I haven't
found any authority for it.
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Thanks,
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-David
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David J. Hastings
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David Gates Law, Inc., P.S.
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PO Box 1865
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10 NE Creelman Lane
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Belfair WA 98528
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360.275.9505
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Fax: 360.275.8398
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