[WSBARP] Update on Need for Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit to Record Transfer on Death Deed
Jeff at bellanddavispllc.com
Jeff at bellanddavispllc.com
Fri Apr 2 06:37:18 PDT 2021
Listmates,
A week or two ago we had a discussion regarding Jefferson County requiring
an real estate excise tax affidavit to record a transfer on death deed. I
took another listmate's advice and sent in the affidavit with the $10 but
with a letter saying it was done under protest and cited the WAC provisions
showing no need for such a process. Yesterday, we learned we were right no
need for the affidavit with such a deed. HOWEVER, because I was also
recording an Affidavit of Lack of Probate, on another matter, it was that
document that required the REETA. WHAT! I am not going to waste my time
researching the WAC's for such a requirement. At least here in Clallam
County, we are never required to include the REETA when recording such a
lack of probate affidavit or even a community property agreement. County
Treasurers' creativity, or obstructionism, never ceases to amaze me. At
least it is Friday!
Jeff Davis
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