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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We have regular issues with the recorders offices, so I appreciate the frustrations. On the other hand, I have been recording CPAs and Affidavits for years in King and other counties for years.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Are you putting coversheets on each document that you record, with full legal descriptions, tax parcel numbers along with grantor (decedent) and grantee (surviving spouse)? I usually include for reference
the recording number of the original deed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I usually do in two steps. The first a simple recording of the CPA with coversheet. The second a recording of the Community Property Affidavit (lack of probate) with a copy of the death certificate (appropriately
redacted) attached along with the coversheet which also references the recording number of the original deed as well as the recording number of the CPA.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Then I send in the request for the change of “taxpayer name” to the county, so that the online search in parcel viewer eventually shows only the survivor’s name, since so many third parties believe this means
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Oh, and we use Simplifile as well. At least the rejections are quicker.<o:p></o:p></span></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>Joshua McKarcher<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 20, 2021 7:35 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] community property agreements<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Well that really is fascinating. May I suggest the following options:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">—Involve DOR per the earlier post that I believe included a name and contact (unless I’m misremembering the post in which that was shared).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">—Ask them for an example of the “deed” they are talking about in another situation where title conveyed to surviving spouse via CP. It must be recorded and thus public record, so they should have no problem providing it.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">—Ensure you’re talking about the same kind of affidavit as others are (so to speak), or simply change it to make it “dummy proof.” Include in your affidavit the legal description of the properties the affiant is claiming sole title to by
virtue of the previously recorded CP agreement (referenced by both original date of agreement and date/number of recording). Cite the relevant statutes (or WACs even?) to connect the dots for a future uninitiated reader. Then tell them to explain why the affidavit
doesn’t “do” everything their requested “deed” would do. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">—Ask them to call a fellow auditor or assessor in another county to ask how the other 30+ counties are able to achieve this without a separate “deed.”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">—Try the prosecuting attorney’s office (civil division if there is one) to get someone focused on the actual relevant law. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good luck and maybe let us know how this resolves. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Also, note that step one in my view should not even include a death certificate. Even that may be confusing them because it “mixes” the process contemplated by the WACs. Consider if even that is confusing them because they believe your
step one is intended to “achieve” something more than simply memorializing the agreement’s existence. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All the best, Josh <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">
wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> on behalf of Ryan P. Coon <<a href="mailto:cole-gilday@stanwoodlaw.net">cole-gilday@stanwoodlaw.net</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 19, 2021 9:52 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] community property agreements <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>This is pretty much how we have been handling CPA's, in the two steps that you outline. The counties are generally fine with us on the first step where we're just recording the CPA with an attached death certificate. Where the counties (Island, Snohomish,
and King) dig their heels in is when we subsequently attempt to record the CPA Affidavit (with death certificate and REETA).
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<p>Island County Treasurers office just sent back our CPA Affidavit stating that "Per the Department of Revenue Real Estate Excise Tax (DORREET) division a Community Property Agreement (CPA) cannot by used to transfer ownership of property in Washington State.
A separate deed for conveyance of title is required."<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>When we talk to the title companies they are also dumbfounded as to why these are getting rejected. It sounds like we may need to get the DOR involved and see if they can offer some direction to the Counties.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On 7/16/2021 6:17 PM, Joshua McKarcher wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">One important distinction here between recording a CP agreement to memorialize it vs. recording documents to FULFILL it (and change title):<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Recording a CP agreement
<u>before</u> its fulfillment requires no REETA because no title transfers (e.g., if you record it after signing, even though recordation is not required (contra Idaho, where it must be recorded in each county where real property is located
<u>before</u> either spouse dies)). See WAC 458-61A-303(3)(g).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">But, look above (3)(g) at sub (2)(a): Recording a death certificate and affidavit to confirm the death of a spouse who was party to a CP agreement and to effectuate transfer
of title – i.e., to fulfill the agreement – does require a REETA (which itself should have attached a copy of the recorded CP agreement and a
<u>certified copy</u> of the death certificate), because title is transferring and that transfer is exempt from tax. See WAC 458-61A-202(6)(a) (<a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=458-61A-202">https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=458-61A-202</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In sum, WAC 458-61A-303(2)(a) relates to fulfillment of the CP agreement after one spouse dies (title transfers = REETA required), and (3)(g) relates to the simple recordation
of the document without transfer of title (no affect on title = no REETA required).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Same concept as with Transfer on Death Deeds: no REETA when merely
<u>memorialized</u>, but REETA when <u>fulfilled</u>/<u>effectuated</u>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Practice Tip: if wanting to change title after Spouse 1’s death with a previously
<u>un</u>recorded CP agreement, do not do it all in one step. You’re mixing WACs and staff could be confused easily.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Instead, first, record the CP agreement by itself. Done. No REETA. (Use Simplifile – you’ll never regret paying for it!) Nobody knows to reject anything because you’re not
announcing anyone’s death or changing title.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Now you have the document that you must attach to the REETA to change title in step two. So, second, submit the REETA for approval to Treasurer with proposed affidavit supporting
CP agreement and related REETA (with attached copy of recorded CP agreement and certified DC) and $10 check. Treasurer signs off on REETA, you record with Auditor the affidavit in support of CP agreement with DC as exhibit. Voila! If anyone argues, you have
extremely clear path – for each separate transaction – in the above WACs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(This is all so absurdly complex that I answer these emails now and then just to provide myself a chance to CONFIRM the law is the same as the last time I looked! Ha!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Happy weekend, fearless estate planners! Best, Josh<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">
<wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com></a> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Nicholas Pleasants<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 16, 2021 5:05 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] community property agreements<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Never had a problem recording CPA’s in King County, no REETA required. And I don’t think it should matter what county you record it in, as long as it becomes a public record. And King County is on Simplifile. So perhaps a practical solution
is to record all CPA’s in King County :)<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have a nice weekend all!<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best, <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Nick<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">From:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> on behalf of Joshua McKarcher <<a href="mailto:josh@mckarcherlaw.com">josh@mckarcherlaw.com</a>><br>
<b>Reply-To: </b>WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Date: </b>Friday, July 16, 2021 at 4:11 PM<br>
<b>To: </b>WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [WSBAPT] community property agreements</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Yikes! No problems I’m aware of in the southeast corner of the State here.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Unless the law changed, it sounds like you have some educating to do. Or, if that falls flat, I’d next be inclined to let the county prosecutor’s office know (gently, at
first) that its clients (assessor and auditor, I presume) are making up rules and disregarding law that could have material impact on county citizens and expose the county to legal liability. Perhaps an “opinion” from their prosecutor’s office confirming that
state of the relevant laws would help? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Or maybe I’m naïve and you’ll have more of a battle on your hands.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Another approach is to get your friends at the local title company on board. If they confirm that title insurers are not suddenly requesting deeds like you describe, maybe
their friends in the assessor’s and auditor’s offices will find their way to play ball.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Good luck!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-other"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Joshua D. McKarcher<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-other"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">McKarcher Law PLLC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-other"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">537 6th Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-other"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Clarkston, WA 99403<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-other"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(509) 758-3345<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-other"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(509) 758-3314 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-other"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:josh@mckarcherlaw.com"><span style="color:#0563C1">josh@mckarcherlaw.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:ideograph-other"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.mckarcherlaw.com"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.mckarcherlaw.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Robert R. Cole<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 16, 2021 2:53 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] community property agreements<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p>We are having frustrating problems in the recording of Community Property Agreements (along with the death certificate and an Affidavit) to transfer property to the surviving spouse. Counties are refusing to record them, saying that they need a deed from
the surviving spouse to the surviving spouse. Even including a REETA doesn't work. And Island County Treasurer is now saying that the CPA doesn't pass title, and they won't record a deed from the (now deceased) surviving spouse's estate because the property
is still titled in the deceased spouse's name, even tho the CPA etc was recorded over a decade ago. Are CPAs now basically worthless?<o:p></o:p></p>
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