The Community Property Agreement is the classic alternative for a husband and wife to transfer real estate in Washington State to avoid probate. It works equally as well for any spouses who are Washington State property owners, whether they are U.S. Citizens, U.S. Tax Residents, and/or Canadian Non-U.S. Residents.
[Read more…] about COMMUNITY PROPERTY AGREEMENT AVOIDS PROBATE BETWEEN SPOUSES
Archives for October 2019
BC WILL ADMITTED TO PROBATE IN WASHINGTON
A Will admitted into Probate by the Supreme Court of British Columbia may also be admitted to a Probate in the Superior Court of Washington. Typically, it is necessary to have a Probate in Washington as well because the BC Court does not have the power to transfer title or ownership to real property in Washington. [Read more…] about BC WILL ADMITTED TO PROBATE IN WASHINGTON
ADVERSE POSSESSION: CAN A TRESPASSER GAIN OWNERSHIP OF A NEIGHBOR’S PROPERTY?
In Washington a trespasser may become the owner of property against a neighbor who does not occupy or defend his property over time based on Adverse Possession.
[Read more…] about ADVERSE POSSESSION: CAN A TRESPASSER GAIN OWNERSHIP OF A NEIGHBOR’S PROPERTY?