[WSBARP] Joint Tenants With Rights of Survivorship - Procedure

[Eric Nelsen]

Yes. See WAC 458-61A-202(6)(c)<https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=458-61A-202> and WAC 458-61A-303(2)(m)<https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=458-61A-303>. Even though 303(2)(m) refers to recording a death certificate to complete transfer via TOD deed, I think it makes sense to complete a REETA when recording a death certificate to document any kind of inheritance transfer.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
206-625-0092
eric at sayrelawoffices.com<mailto:eric at sayrelawoffices.com>

From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Jan Kelly
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Subject: [WSBARP] Joint Tenants With Rights of Survivorship - Procedure

PC wants to know the process of transferring their joint property into her name now that her longterm partner passed away. Is it as simple as recording the death certificate and a REETA? Thank you.

Jan Kelly, JD, MBA
Attorney at Law
JK Law
PO Box 1964
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Direct Line (702) 338-6733
Licensed in Nevada and Washington.

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