[WSBARP] Dumb question re tax sale

[Eric Nelsen]

One additional thought—about 10 years ago I was involved in a probate with a property in foreclosure in King County. I spoke to the prosecutor at that time and she was willing to take the property off the foreclosure list based on my representation that the estate was proceeding to list and sell it, so the taxes would be paid within a few months.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
206-625-0092
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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of MK Henderson
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 11:39 AM
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Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Dumb question re tax sale

Craig,
I spoke with King County auditors recently on similar issue. I was told if 2022 is paid then foreclosure stops. Also, clients may be able to apply for deferred taxes and the application stops foreclosure. I suggest talking to the county where the sale is pending and see about options.
Mary


On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Craig Gourley <craig at glgmail.com<mailto:craig at glgmail.com>> wrote:
Listmates.  I have a pro bono client that is about to get their house sold at a tax auction.   Not sophisticated people and somehow their 2022 and 2023 taxes were not paid but 2024 and 2025 taxes were paid.   Normal sad story of him in hospice and her disabled.   My dumb question is if a bankruptcy would slam the brakes on this sale?   Seems like it would but the government has so many exceptions where the law does not apply to them I can’t be sure.  Anyone with Banko knowledge that can fill me in?   Thanks, Craig

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