[WSBARP] Does deed to X and Y, as husband and wife, create right of survivorship

[John McCrady]

A deed to X and Y, as husband and wife would be presumed to be community property so, in the absence of a will with contrary provisions, at the death of the first spouse to die their interest would pass to the surviving spouse.  However, the deceased can by will provide that their interest should go to another party or parties.

John McCrady
Counsel
Puget Sound Title Company
5350 Orchard Street West
University Place WA 98467
253-476-5721
j.mccrady at pstitle.com

From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Jon Fritzler
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2019 8:46 AM
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Subject: [WSBARP] Does deed to X and Y, as husband and wife, create right of survivorship

Does a deed to X and Y, as husband and wife, create a right of survivorship or can X and Y direct who will receive his or her interest in the property at death?
Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,
Jon M. Fritzler
Attorney at Law
PO Box 61451
Vancouver, WA 98666
Tel. 360.818.4431
E-mail fritzlerlaw at outlook.com<mailto:fritzlerlaw at outlook.com>

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