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<p class="MsoNormal">Yes, life estate can work. See link:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://dor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Docs/Pubs/Prop_Tax/PT_Senior_Exempt_202010.pdf">Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities (wa.gov)</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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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>Karl Flaccus<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 1, 2021 5:30 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Question about senior property tax exemption where beneficiary has a life estate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222A35">As part of a probate matter, client received a life estate in a condo in which he is obligated to pay taxes, insurance, etc. He is a low income senior, and
the question arises whether he will qualify for a real property senior exemption from paying property taxes where his ownership is for his life. I would think it would qualify, but I see nothing on the website that addresses the issue, and an emailed question
got an answer concerning a trust, and not specifically a life estate. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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