<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">I know this wasn't asked for but a transfer on death deed (or other testamentary document) makes much more sense than a gift. I suspect a good bit of cap gains taxes would be avoided with a step up in basis. Of course if her estate substantially exceeds $3.0M, a gift may make sense. I may have a couple of names I can share off the listserv if you'd like who are closer but not in Shelton proper. </div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">Please note that I will be traveling from October 14 through the 24th with little access to my email. If you have an urgent matter, please send an email with "urgent" in the subject line and I will respond as soon as possible.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">Thank you.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">Diane Kiepe, J.D., LL.M. Taxation</span></div><div><font color="#38761d" face="georgia, serif" size="4">Kiepe Estate and Probate, PLLC<br></font><div><font size="4" face="georgia, serif" color="#38761d"><a href="mailto:diane@kiepelaw.com" target="_blank">diane@kiepelaw.com</a></font></div><div><font size="4" face="georgia, serif" color="#38761d">200 N. Mullan Rd., Suite 203</font></div><div><font size="4" face="georgia, serif" color="#38761d">Spokane Valley, WA 99206</font></div></div><div><span style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">509-808-2087</span></div><div><div><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px">Confidentiality</span><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px"> Notice: This page and any accompanying documents contain information that is </span><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px">confidential</span><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px">, privileged, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law and is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee. This information is private and protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited.</span></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Oct 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM James Dolan <<a href="mailto:jbdolan@jbdolan.com">jbdolan@jbdolan.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg-1217481827065335564">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(14,40,65)">Very nice elderly (100 years old) lady who lives near Shelton wishes to gift her granddaughter a residence in Mount Vernon. I can do this via mail but I told
her I would attempt to find an attorney in or near Shelton who could possibly do a home visit/signing/notary.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(14,40,65)">Any takers?<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(14,40,65)">Thanks in advance,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</a><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(14,40,65)">Jim Dolan<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(14,40,65)">Jones Butler Dolan, PS<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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