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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, June 18, 2021 4:08:57 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] LOPA</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Hello Colleagues,</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">I have a surviving spouse who insists that he doesn’t need to do a probate (and has heard of the Lack of Probate affidavit). I have always said a probate is required to transfer title to the survivor’s
name. I realize that the LOPA is used by some in counties I don’t regularly practice and I certainly don’t mind following the process but my understanding is that it may result in problems upon a later sale and our refinance – also I have read that title
insurance may be more costly down the road. When I have explained that in the past it is always excepted but in this case I may have to share some real life stories. It would be great if any of you would share with me your experiences (good and bad alike).</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Thanks in advance - </span>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Script MT Bold"">Diane J. Kiepe</span></i></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Script MT Bold""> </span></i></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Diane J. Kiepe</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Douglas Eden</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">717 W. Sprague Ave.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Suite 1500</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Spokane, WA 99201</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:djkiepe@depdslaw.com">djkiepe@depdslaw.com</a></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">509-455-5300</p>
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