[WSBARP] testamentary division

[Craig Gourley]

Thanks Rick, the configuration complies with all regulations and unfortunately  the probate will probably be within the next 90 days.

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> on behalf of Rick Hoss <rhoss at hctc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 2:20:22 PM
To: 'WSBA Real Property Listserv'
Subject: Re: [WSBARP] testamentary division

Testamentary exemption in RCW Ch. 58.17 only applies to exempt properties from the subdivision requirements. Heirs still have to comply with setbacks, minimum lot size, critical areas and other applicable zoning. One pitfall not expected might be if the zoning changes so what are now buildable lots become unbuildable before the probate. One way to deal with this is to give an alternative disposition to sell the property as a whole and distribute the proceeds to the beneficiaries.


From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Craig Gourley
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 2:06 PM
To: wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com
Subject: [WSBARP] testamentary division

Listmates, we have a client with a large parcel that wishes to do a testamentary division into several parcels for his heirs.  Any words of wisdom, warnings, advice etc?  I have looked at the statute and it appears that there is nothing overly complex about the process which is what concerns me.  We have legal descriptions that meet zoning requirements and a survey.  We bequest Lot one to Larry, 2 to Curley and 3 to Moe and so on. As long as no heir gets adjoining lots we should not have an issue correct?  Let me know what I am missing! Thanks, Craig

Gourley Law Group
Snohomish Escrow
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