[WSBARP] King County Recording

[Jan Kelly]

I received a notice that a transaction was suspended from King County. I
used the same process as I have used many times in Kitsap and Snohomish
Counties, without problems. I recorded a cover sheet and the following
documents: a quit claim deed and exhibits for 1) Lack of Probate Affidavit
with the Will attached; and 2) the death certificate. Husband and Wife
owned property together. The Husband passed away but no probate was done.
The wife wants to convey the property to a revocable living trust.

King County wants the documents segregated and recorded separately, which
seems to be nothing more than a revenue generation tactic. Have I just been
lucky in the past that the documents were recorded in this manner? Or does
King County have it wrong?

I would appreciate any authority and advice. Recording fees are getting out
of control!

Thank you in advance!

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*Jan Kelly, JD/MBA*Attorney at Law

JK Law
PO Box 1964
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Direct Line (702) 338-6733
Facsimile (360) 779-2265

*Licensed in Nevada and Washington*.


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