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<p class="MsoNormal">Kira: the disclaimer statute expressly allows partial disclaimers:
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Disclaimer of interest authorized. <i>(Effective until January 1, 2022.)</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">A beneficiary may disclaim an interest in whole or in part, or with reference to specific parts, shares or assets, in the manner provided in RCW <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.86.031"><b><span style="color:#7DAB8A">11.86.031</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Kira Rubel<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:45 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] intestate mom, unequal inheritance to two sisters?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi, list!  I am dealing with an intestate probate where the two sisters have agreed between themselves how to inherit the assets from mom. Older sister only wants 25% of the mom's residence upon sale, and nothing else. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The assets consist of a checking account and the residence, but not much else. There are no non-probate assets.  There are no debts to speak of.  As far as I know, you cannot "disclaim" only a portion of your inheritance, correct? Or am
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