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Hello List mates,</div>
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I am usually on the Trust and Probate Section of this list serv. So, I am not well versed on this issue. </div>
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I have a client who has been gifted real property in which she currently lives by the current Trustee of the now irrevocable trust. Can anyone speak to the associated taxes and if there is any way to minimize any of them? </div>
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The value of the assessed value of the real property is<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">: $593K. It is located in King County.</span></div>
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Are we just looking at the real estate excise tax for property transfers? </div>
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Your input is Much appreciated.</div>
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