[WSBARP] Jefferson County At It Again

[John McCrady]

See RCW 82.45.197<http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.45.197> attached; 1(d) is the section.

John McCrady
Counsel
Puget Sound Title Company
5350 Orchard Street West
University Place WA 98467
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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Davis
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 11:57 AM
To: 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBARP] Jefferson County At It Again

Listmates:

Client's partner passed away.  They held property in Jefferson County as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship.  We sent in an Affidavit of Surviving Joint Tenant to clear title.  The treasurer's office sent it back stating that an excise tax affidavit had to be submitted and a $10 fee paid.  I have never had to do this before.  Have any of you experienced this?  Is this a new trend?

W. Jeff Davis, Esq.
BELL & DAVIS PLLC
P.O. Box 510
Sequim WA 98382
Phone No.:(360) 683.1129
Fax No.: (360) 683.1258
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