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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for the suggestions and advice! It looks like the divorce decree does include a legal description of the property in question and clearly states that it is the separate property of the decedent, with the ex-spouse quit claiming her
interest in the property. It does not require a quitclaim deed to be executed by either party.
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<p class="MsoNormal">It sounds like the beneficiary has already engaged a title company. Given the clear language of the decree, hopefully they will consider this sufficient and give their blessing on the transaction. If not, on to Plan B!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] PR's Duty RE Transferring Real Property & Divorce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">If the decree says that the parties shall execute a quitclaim deed to transfer the property, then I recommend you contact the surviving spouse's attorney who handled
the dissolution and let <u>them</u> track down the surviving spouse.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sarah,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I saw Craig’s response about needing a quiet title action. I doubt the surviving spouse will cooperate, if you find them. A title company should clarify this; would a commissioner appointed by the probate court work or do you need a quiet
title action.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jeff<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 13, 2024 10:38 AM<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] PR's Duty RE Transferring Real Property & Divorce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Jeff, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Divorce decree is on it’s way, but I haven’t seen it yet. I’m hoping it’ll be detailed enough to clearly show the transfer of the ex-spouse’s interest in this specific home to the decedent as his separate property, but I realize I can’t
assume that will be the case. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Sincerely,
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Sarah C. Smith, JD, LL.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b></span><a href="mailto:Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com</span></a><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 13, 2024 6:11 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv' <</span><a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</span></a><span style="mso-ligatures:none">><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] PR's Duty RE Transferring Real Property & Divorce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sarah,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">First, talk with a title company. See what their title officers prefer to insure title. Its possible you can have the Court appoint you as a commissioner on behalf of the decedent’s spouse to transfer that spouses interest to the decedent
or estate. Look at RCW 6.28. Do you have a copy of the divorce decree?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jeff Davis<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Sarah Smith<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 12, 2024 7:07 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> </span><a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</span></a><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] PR's Duty RE Transferring Real Property & Divorce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Everyone, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have a decedent who left a specific gift of real estate to a charity in his Will. I am confident the charity will want to list the property for sale as soon as they receive it. Unfortunately, it appears that the decedent’s spouse is still
listed as a joint owner on the last vesting deed – a new quitclaim deed was never recorded after the divorce. Given that the divorce was decades ago and no one kept in contact with the ex-spouse, tracking her down for a quitclaim deed would not be ideal. Has
anyone run into a situation like this? <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Given the PR’s responsibility to transfer the decedent’s property to the appropriate beneficiaries, is it enough to simply execute a PR deed transferring the decedent’s interest in the property to the beneficiary? Or does the PR owe a greater
duty to the beneficiary when transferring such property? And what is the most efficient way to tackle a situation like this?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Sincerely,
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Sarah C. Smith, JD, LL.M.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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