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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com> on behalf of Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com <Jeff@bellanddavispllc.com><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 2, 2021 6:37 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'WSBA Real Property Listserv' <wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBARP] Update on Need for Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit to Record Transfer on Death Deed</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">A week or two ago we had a discussion regarding Jefferson County requiring an real estate excise tax affidavit to record a transfer on death deed. I took another listmate’s advice and sent in the affidavit with the $10 but with a letter
saying it was done under protest and cited the WAC provisions showing no need for such a process. Yesterday, we learned we were right no need for the affidavit with such a deed. HOWEVER, because I was also recording an Affidavit of Lack of Probate, on another
matter, it was that document that required the REETA. WHAT! I am not going to waste my time researching the WAC’s for such a requirement. At least here in Clallam County, we are never required to include the REETA when recording such a lack of probate
affidavit or even a community property agreement. County Treasurers’ creativity, or obstructionism, never ceases to amaze me. At least it is Friday!</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Jeff Davis</p>
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