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Based on my experience with Florida I would do an RLT to avoid probate there. If I’m doing one for other valid reasons, then I would get the entire estate as “probate proof” as possible and therefore file the $15 deed to transfer the Idaho property to trust
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If these are separate clients, however, the Idaho real property — standing alone — is not reason to implement an RLT. Idaho has a wonderful statute that allows a PR from another state to file — for all of $27 — a short pleading attaching certified copies of
the order of probate/administration and letters testamentary/administration in the court in the county where the real property is located. </div>
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That PR may then sign and record a deed to transfer the property out of the estate. Title companies insure the sale if it is one , and it’s slick as a whistle! </div>
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We’ve helped a few such Washington PRs achieve that from our border practice here in Clarkston, WA; or Chris Moore and Paul Burris across the river in Lewiston, ID, could achieve that “with their eyes shut.”</div>
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Hope that helps! <span style="font-size: inherit;">Best, Josh </span></div>
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