[WSBARP] Limited Warranty Deed vs Quit Claim

[Rod Harmon]

Dwight:

I know the statute barring claims after two years post-death. But a probate could be open for several years after death.  What statute applies to bar claims that arise during administration?  Say an injury on estate real property?

Rod Harmon

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com On Behalf Of Dwight Bickel
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 12:35 PM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Limited Warranty Deed vs Quit Claim

I often laughed at the arguments between PRs as Grantors and purchasers about warranties. Over and over the PR would sign a standard form P&SA that agreed to provide a SWD, then the lawyer would invest the Estate's assets in hundreds of dollars of attorney's fees to force a quitclaim PR deed instead. The fees seemed wasteful considering the bar to claims against an estate. What good are the warranties after the estate is closed?

Carl's offer of a limited warranty for a PR deed is slightly better than the usual zero warranty. And, no different than a full warranty deed after the estate is closed.

Dwight A. Bickel
Real Property Title Advisor
Washington Title Professional
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