[WSBARP] Deed v Lack of Probate Affidavit

[Britt, Christopher]

This has been a matter of debate within our firm but one take would be that
real estate passes immediately upon death by operation of law.  The lack of
probate affidavit is more informational in nature to inform title industry
professionals know what happened to that decedent for the purposes of
understanding title.

Christopher G. Britt, M.A., J.D.

Attorney at Law

1403 S. Grand Blvd., Suite 201-S

Spokane, WA 99203-2278


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E: *christopher at lucentlaw.com <christopher at lucentlaw.com>*

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On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM Mark Anderson <marka at mbaesq.com> wrote:

> I’ve gotten some conflicting and/or inconclusive input in response to this
> question.
>
> Is a Lack of Probate Affidavit (LPA) effective to convey fee simple
> title?  If your answer is “yes,” please explain how it meets the
> requirements for a Deed under RCW 64.04.010.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
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