[WSBARP] Small Estate Affidavit

[Mario Ledesma, Attorney]

Hello Listmates,
I just did a Small Estate Affidavit for a client who met all of the requirements under RCW 11.62.010. I was surprised to learn that when my client provided this documentation to the local private licensing department to transfer a mobile home (gift) to a friend, he said licensing told him they didn't do this and referred him to the county auditor's office.  My client told me when he presented his documentation to the auditor's office they acted like they didn't know what to do and told him to complete an excise tax affidavit which he brought to me.  
I've never heard of someone (I surely haven't) having to pay excise tax to transfer a mobile home assessed at $18K.  Also, if the licensing person couldn't transfer this mobile home, who does?  Am I missing something?     

Thank you for your assistance.  
Regards,Mario Ledesma
LEDESMA LAW OFFICES PLLCLicensed in Washington and OregonP. O. Box 1305 Richland, Washington 99352Tel: 509.946.1248Ledesmalawoffice at aol.com
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