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<p class="MsoNormal">Yes, it is the whole sum of the assets located anywhere that determines taxability, but Washington tax is only apportioned to the Washington property. In a scenario where a person’s residence is outside Washington in a state with no estate
tax, it would make sense to put Washington real property in an LLC so it would be considered intangible property. I do not believe it matters where the LLC is formed because the decedent’s domicile determines whether intangible property is taxed in Washington.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://dor.wa.gov/forms-publications/publications-subject/tax-topics/estate-tax-treatment-real-property-owned-business-entities">https://dor.wa.gov/forms-publications/publications-subject/tax-topics/estate-tax-treatment-real-property-owned-business-entities</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I recall the Washington Estate Planning Deskbook giving good examples with some scenarios.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Example 2(b) seems to indicate that a non-resident with only a $650K vacation home in Washington but large out of state assets is still subject to estate tax. This is what I find confusing:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">On Sep 22, 2025, at 12:58 PM, Bryce Dille <<a href="mailto:Bryce@dillelaw.com">Bryce@dillelaw.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">One of best ways to reduce any Washington inheritance tax is not be a Washington resident and not own any in state real property in individuals name there are other alternatives to employ as well
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Sep 22, 2025, at 11:33, Chris B <<a href="mailto:chrisb@firstavenuelaw.com">chrisb@firstavenuelaw.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am not an estate planner, but I am getting quite a few inquiries about how to plan for the Washington estate tax. Specifically, I have quite a few clients moving their residence outside of Washington, but who still have investment properties
and/or vacation homes in Washington.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Are there any especially good resources to learn the planning strategies. For example, is there any benefit for using foreign LLCs to hold Washington properties? Similarly, what about using or avoiding Washington LLCs to hold assets outside
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am also curious what my colleagues are experiencing. I am seeing a huge number of high net worth individuals and families leaving Washington.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">FWIW, I’ve reviewed the DOR website and am only more confused.<o:p></o:p></p>
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