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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">David,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">It depends on how simple the family situation is and how much time has passed since first spouse died. Also relevant is the plan for the property.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Often when the property is being sold, title will look into the other details and may well accept a lack of probate affidavit for the first spouse. Separate children, a will devising assets to someone other
than the surviving spouse, or similar issues are all good reasons that they might demand a probate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Heather<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>David Greenberg<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 18, 2023 11:05 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Probate Question - Deceased Spouse Still on Title<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have been getting more and more files where a deceased spouse is still on title to the primary residence. Assume no community property agreement, transfer on death deed, or other automatic right of survivorship. I tend to get called when
the second spouse passes away or when the survivor is updating their estate plan.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Does anyone have a work-around to avoid opening a probate solely for the sake of removing the deceased spouse’s name or opening a combined probate for both spouses after the second spouse passes away? I am expecting the answer is no, but
it can’t hurt to ask.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dave<o:p></o:p></p>
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