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WA Rev Code § 11.56.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.56 - Sales, Exchanges, Leases, Mortgages, and Borrowing.|11.56.250 - Sales directed by will.

RCW 11.56.250 Sales directed by will.When property is directed by will to be sold, or authority is given in the will to sell property, the executor may sell any property of the estate without the order of the court, and without any notice, and it shall not be necessary under such circumstances to make any application to the court with reference to such sales or have the same confirmed by the court.[ 1965 c 145 § 11.56.250. Prior: 1917 c 156 § 146; RRS § 1516; prior: Code 1881 § 1527.]
WA Rev Code § 11.56.265 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.56 - Sales, Exchanges, Leases, Mortgages, and Borrowing.|11.56.265 - Broker's fee and closing expenses—Sale, mortgage or lease.

RCW 11.56.265 Broker's fee and closing expenses—Sale, mortgage or lease.In connection with the sale, mortgage or lease of property, the court may authorize the personal representative to pay, out of the proceeds realized therefrom or out of the estate, the customary and reasonable auctioneer's and broker's fees and any necessary expenses for abstracting, title insurance, survey, revenue stamps and other necessary costs and expenses in connection therewith.[ 1965 c 145 § 11.56.265.]NOTES:Allowance of necessary expenses to personal representative: RCW 11.48.050.
WA Rev Code § 11.56.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.56 - Sales, Exchanges, Leases, Mortgages, and Borrowing.|11.56.280 - Borrowing on general credit of estate—Petition—Notice—Hearing.

RCW 11.56.280 Borrowing on general credit of estate—Petition—Notice—Hearing.Whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction of the court that money is needed to pay debts of the estate, expenses of administration, or estate taxes, the court may by order authorize the personal representative to borrow such money, on the general credit of the estate, as appears to the court necessary for the purposes aforesaid. The time for repayment, rate of interest and form of note authorized shall be as specified by the court in its order. The money borrowed pursuant thereto shall be an obligation of the estate repayable with the same priority as unsecured claims filed against the estate. It shall be the duty of the personal representative to present a petition to the court giving a description of all the property of the estate and its character, the amount of the debts, expenses and tax obligations and such other things as will tend to assist the court in determining the necessity for the borrowing and the amount thereof. Unless the court shall by order expressly so provide, no notice of the hearing of such petition need be given, except to persons who have requested notice under the provisions of RCW 11.28.240; if, however, the court should order notice of such hearing, it shall determine upon the kind, character and time thereof. At the hearing of such petition the court may have brought before it such testimony or information as it may see fit to receive, for the foregoing purpose. The absence of any allegation in the petition shall not deprive the court of jurisdiction to authorize such borrowing.[ 1990 c 180 § 3; 1965 c 145 § 11.56.280.]NOTES:Order of payment of debts: RCW 11.76.110.
WA Rev Code § 11.60.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.60 - Performance of Decedent's Contracts.|11.60.010 - Order for performance on application of personal representative.

RCW 11.60.010 Order for performance on application of personal representative.If any person, who is bound by contract, in writing, shall die before performing said contract, the superior court of the county in which the estate is being administered, may upon application of the personal representative, without notice, make an order authorizing and directing the personal representative to perform such contract.[ 1965 c 145 § 11.60.010. Prior: 1917 c 156 § 188; RRS § 1558; prior: 1891 p 390 § 40; Code 1881 § 623; 1877 p 130 § 626; 1854 p 292 § 150.]NOTES:Guardianship, performance of contracts: RCW 11.92.130.
WA Rev Code § 11.60.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.60 - Performance of Decedent's Contracts.|11.60.020 - Petition, notice, and hearing when personal representative fails to make application.

RCW 11.60.020 Petition, notice, and hearing when personal representative fails to make application.If the personal representative fails to make such application, then any person claiming to be entitled to such performance under such contract, may present a petition setting forth the facts upon which such claim is predicated. Notice of hearing shall be in accordance with the provisions of *RCW 11.16.081.[ 1965 c 145 § 11.60.020. Prior: 1917 c 156 § 189; RRS § 1559; prior: 1891 c 155 § 41; Code 1881 § 694; 1877 p 130 § 627; 1854 p 292 § 151.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 11.16.081 was repealed by 1969 c 70 § 5.Actions for recovery of property and on contract: RCW 11.48.090.
WA Rev Code § 11.60.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.60 - Performance of Decedent's Contracts.|11.60.030 - Hearing.

RCW 11.60.030 Hearing.At the time appointed for such hearing, or at such other time as the same may be adjourned to, upon proof of service of the notice as provided in *RCW 11.16.081, the court shall proceed to a hearing and determine the matter.[ 1965 c 145 § 11.60.030. Prior: 1917 c 156 § 190; RRS § 1560; prior: 1891 c 155 § 42; Code 1881 § 625; 1877 p 130 § 628; 1854 p 293 § 152.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 11.16.081 was repealed by 1969 c 70 § 5.
WA Rev Code § 11.60.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.60 - Performance of Decedent's Contracts.|11.60.040 - Conveyance of real property—Effect.

RCW 11.60.040 Conveyance of real property—Effect.In the case of real property, a conveyance executed under the provisions of this title shall so refer to the order authorizing the conveyance that the same may be readily found, but need not recite the record in the case generally, and the conveyance made in pursuance of such order shall pass to the grantee all the estate, right, title, and interest contracted to be conveyed by the deceased, as fully as if the contracting party himself or herself were still living and executed the conveyance in pursuance of such contract.[ 2010 c 8 § 2052; 1965 c 145 § 11.60.040. Prior: 1917 c 156 § 191; RRS § 1561; prior: Code 1881 § 626; 1877 p 130 § 629; 1854 p 293 § 153.]
WA Rev Code § 11.60.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.60 - Performance of Decedent's Contracts.|11.60.060 - Procedure on death of person entitled to performance.

RCW 11.60.060 Procedure on death of person entitled to performance.If the person entitled to performance shall die before the commencement of the proceedings according to the provisions of this title or before the completion of performance, any person who would have been entitled to the performance under him or her, as heir, devisee, or otherwise, in case the performance had been made according to the terms of the contract, or the personal representative of such deceased person, for the benefit of persons entitled, may commence such proceedings, or prosecute the same if already commenced; and the performance shall inure to the persons who would have been entitled to it, or to the personal representative for their benefit.[ 2010 c 8 § 2053; 1965 c 145 § 11.60.060. Prior: 1917 c 156 § 193; RRS § 1563; prior: 1891 c 155 § 47; Code 1881 § 532; 1877 p 132 § 635; 1854 p 294 § 159.]
WA Rev Code § 11.62.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.62 - Small Estates—Disposition of Property.|11.62.005 - Definitions.

RCW 11.62.005 Definitions.As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated.(1) "Personal property" shall include any tangible personal property, any instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, chose in action, license or ownership, any debt or any other intangible property.(2)(a) "Successor" and "successors" shall mean (subject to subsection (2)(b) of this section):(i) That person or those persons who are entitled to the claimed property pursuant to the terms and provisions of the last will and testament of the decedent or by virtue of the laws of intestate succession contained in this title; and/or(ii) The surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner of the decedent to the extent that the surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner is entitled to the property claimed as his or her undivided one-half interest in the community property of said spouse or said domestic partner and the decedent; and/or(iii) The department of social and health services, to the extent of funds expended or paid, in the case of claims provided under RCW 43.20B.080; and/or(iv) This state, in the case of escheat property.(b) Any person claiming to be a successor solely by reason of being a creditor of the decedent or of the decedent's estate, except for the state as set forth in (a)(iii) and (iv) of this subsection, shall be excluded from the definition of "successor".(3) "Person" shall mean any individual or organization, specifically including but not limited to a bank, credit union, brokerage firm or stock transfer agent, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.[ 2008 c 6 § 922; 2006 c 360 § 15; 1994 c 21 § 1; 1988 c 64 § 24; 1977 ex.s. c 234 § 29.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.Clarification of laws—Enforceability of act—Severability—2006 c 360: See notes following RCW 11.108.070.Conflict with federal requirements—Effective date—1994 c 21: See notes following RCW 43.20B.080.Application, effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 234:See notes following RCW 11.20.020.Legislative confirmation of effect of 1994 c 21: RCW 43.20B.090.
WA Rev Code § 11.62.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.62 - Small Estates—Disposition of Property.|11.62.020 - Effect of affidavit and proof of death—Discharge and release of transferor—Refusal to pay or deliver—Procedure—False affidavit—Conflicting affidavits—Accountability.

RCW 11.62.020 Effect of affidavit and proof of death—Discharge and release of transferor—Refusal to pay or deliver—Procedure—False affidavit—Conflicting affidavits—Accountability.The person paying, delivering, transferring, or issuing personal property pursuant to RCW 11.62.010 is discharged and released to the same extent as if such person has dealt with a personal representative of the decedent, unless at the time of such payment, delivery, transfer, or issuance, such person had actual knowledge of the falsity of any statement which is required by RCW 11.62.010(2) as now or hereafter amended to be contained in the successor's affidavit. Such person is not required to see to the application of the personal property, or to inquire into the truth of any matter specified in RCW 11.62.010 (1) or (2), or into the payment of any estate tax liability.An organization shall not be deemed to have actual knowledge of the falsity of any statement contained in an affidavit made pursuant to RCW 11.62.010(2) as now or hereafter amended until such time as said knowledge shall have been brought to the personal attention of the individual making the transfer, delivery, payment, or issuance of the personal property claimed under RCW 11.62.010 as now or hereafter amended.If any person to whom an affidavit and proof of death is delivered refuses to pay, deliver, or transfer any personal property, it may be recovered or its payment, delivery, transfer, or issuance compelled upon proof of their right in a proceeding brought for the purpose by or on behalf of the persons entitled thereto. If more than one affidavit is delivered with reference to the same personal property, the person to whom an affidavit is delivered may pay, deliver, transfer, or issue any personal property in response to the first affidavit received, provided that proof of death has also been received, or alternately implead such property into court for payment over to the person entitled thereto. Any person to whom payment, delivery, transfer, or issuance of personal property is made pursuant to RCW 11.62.010 as now or hereafter amended is answerable and accountable therefor to any personal representative of the estate of the decedent or to any other person having a superior right thereto.[ 1990 c 180 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 234 § 12; 1974 ex.s. c 117 § 5.]NOTES:Application, effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 234: See notes following RCW 11.20.020.Application, construction—Severability—Effective date—1974 ex.s. c 117: See RCW 11.02.080 and notes following.
WA Rev Code § 11.62.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.62 - Small Estates—Disposition of Property.|11.62.030 - Payment to surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner of moneys on deposit of deceased credit union member—Limitation—Affidavit—Accounting to personal representative.

RCW 11.62.030 Payment to surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner of moneys on deposit of deceased credit union member—Limitation—Affidavit—Accounting to personal representative.On the death of any member of any credit union organized under chapter 31.12 RCW or federal law, such credit union may pay to the surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner the moneys of such member on deposit to the credit of said deceased member, including moneys deposited as shares in said credit union, in cases where the amount of deposit does not exceed the sum of one thousand dollars, upon receipt of an affidavit from the surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner to the effect that the member died and no executor or administrator has been appointed for the member's estate, and the member had on deposit in said credit union money not exceeding the sum of one thousand dollars. The payment of such deposit made in good faith to the spouse or the domestic partner making the affidavit shall be a full acquittance and release of the credit union for the amount of the deposit so paid.No probate proceeding shall be necessary to establish the right of said surviving spouse to withdraw said deposits upon the filing of said affidavit: PROVIDED, That whenever a personal representative is appointed in an estate where a withdrawal of deposits has been had in compliance with this section, the spouse so withdrawing said deposits shall account for the same to the personal representative. The credit union may also pay out the moneys on deposit to the credit of the deceased upon presentation of an affidavit as provided in RCW 11.62.010, as now or hereafter amended.[ 2008 c 6 § 924; 1980 c 41 § 10.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.Severability—1980 c 41: "If any provision of this amendatory act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1980 c 41 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 11.64.002 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.64 - Partnership Property.|11.64.002 - Inventory—Appraisement.

RCW 11.64.002 Inventory—Appraisement.Within three months after receiving written request from the personal representative the surviving partner or partners of the partnership shall furnish the personal representative with a verified inventory of the assets of the partnership. The inventory shall state the value of the assets as shown by the books of the partnership and list the liabilities of the partnership. At the request of the personal representative, the surviving partner or partners shall permit the assets of the partnership to be appraised, which appraisal shall include the value of the assets of the partnership and a list of the liabilities.[ 1977 ex.s. c 234 § 13; 1965 c 145 § 11.64.002. Prior: 1951 c 197 § 1; prior: (i) 1917 c 156 § 88; RRS § 1458. (ii) 1917 c 156 § 91; RRS § 1461.]NOTES:Application, effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 234: See notes following RCW 11.20.020.Inventory of estate to identify decedent's share in partnership: RCW 11.44.015(1)(f).
WA Rev Code § 11.64.008 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.64 - Partnership Property.|11.64.008 - Surviving partner may continue in possession.

RCW 11.64.008 Surviving partner may continue in possession.The surviving partner or partners may continue in possession of the partnership estate, pay its debts, and settle its business, and shall account to the personal representative of the decedent and shall pay over such balances as may, from time to time, be payable to him or her.[ 2010 c 8 § 2054; 1977 ex.s. c 234 § 14; 1965 c 145 § 11.64.008. Prior: 1951 c 197 § 2.]NOTES:Application, effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 234: See notes following RCW 11.20.020.
WA Rev Code § 11.64.016 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.64 - Partnership Property.|11.64.016 - Security may be required.

RCW 11.64.016 Security may be required.If the surviving partner or partners commit waste, or if it appears to the court that it is for the best interest of the estate of the decedent, such court may, after a hearing, order the surviving partner or partners to give security for the faithful settlement of the partnership affairs and the payment to the personal representative of any amount due the estate.[ 1977 ex.s. c 234 § 15; 1965 c 145 § 11.64.016. Prior: 1951 c 197 § 3.]NOTES:Application, effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 234: See notes following RCW 11.20.020.
WA Rev Code § 11.64.022 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.64 - Partnership Property.|11.64.022 - Failure to furnish inventory, list liabilities, permit appraisal, etc.—Show cause—Contempt of court—Receiver.

RCW 11.64.022 Failure to furnish inventory, list liabilities, permit appraisal, etc.—Show cause—Contempt of court—Receiver.If the surviving partner or partners fail or refuse to furnish an inventory or list of liabilities, to permit an appraisal, or to account to the personal representative, or to furnish a bond when required pursuant to RCW 11.64.016, the court shall order a citation to issue requiring the surviving partner or partners to appear and show cause why they have not furnished an inventory list of liabilities, or permitted an appraisal or why they should not account to the personal representative or file a bond. The citation shall be served not less than ten days before the return day designated therein, or such shorter period as the court upon a showing of good cause deems appropriate. If the surviving partner or partners neglect or refuse to file an inventory or list of liabilities, or to permit an appraisal, or fail to account to the court or to file a bond, after they have been directed to do so, they may be punished for a contempt of court as provided in chapter 7.21 RCW. Where the surviving partner or partners fail to file a bond after being ordered to do so by the court, the court may also appoint a receiver of the partnership estate under chapter 7.60 RCW, and may order the costs and expenses of the proceedings to be paid out of the partnership estate or out of the estate of the decedent, or by the surviving partner or partners personally, or partly by each of the parties.[ 2004 c 165 § 39; 1989 c 373 § 15; 1977 ex.s. c 234 § 16; 1965 c 145 § 11.64.022. Prior: 1951 c 197 § 4.]NOTES:Purpose—Captions not law—2004 c 165: See notes following RCW 7.60.005.Application, effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 234: See notes following RCW 11.20.020.
WA Rev Code § 11.64.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.64 - Partnership Property.|11.64.030 - Surviving partner or partners may purchase deceased's interest—Valuation—Conditions of sale—Protection against partnership liabilities.

RCW 11.64.030 Surviving partner or partners may purchase deceased's interest—Valuation—Conditions of sale—Protection against partnership liabilities.The surviving partner or the surviving partners jointly, shall have the right at any time to petition the court to purchase the interests of a deceased partner in the partnership. Upon a hearing pursuant to such petition the court shall, in such manner as it sees fit, determine and by order fix the value of the interest of the deceased partner over and above all partnership debts and obligations, the price, terms, and conditions of such sale and the period of time during which the surviving partner or partners shall have the prior right to purchase the interest of the deceased partner. If any such surviving partner be also the personal representative of the estate of the deceased partner, such fact shall not affect his or her right to purchase, or to join with the other surviving partners to purchase such interest in the manner hereinbefore provided.The court shall make such orders in connection with such sale as it deems proper or necessary to protect the estate of the deceased against any liability for partnership debts or obligations.[ 2010 c 8 § 2055; 1977 ex.s. c 234 § 17; 1965 c 145 § 11.64.030. Prior: 1951 c 197 § 5; prior: 1917 c 156 § 89; 1859 p 186 §§ 120-130; 1854 p 274 §§ 46-53; RRS § 1459.]NOTES:Application, effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 234: See notes following RCW 11.20.020.
WA Rev Code § 11.64.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.64 - Partnership Property.|11.64.040 - Surviving partner may operate under agreement with estate—Termination.

RCW 11.64.040 Surviving partner may operate under agreement with estate—Termination.The court may, in instances where it is deemed advisable, authorize and direct the personal representative of the estate of a deceased partner to enter into an agreement with the surviving partner or partners under which the surviving partner or partners may continue to operate any going business of the former partnership until the further order of the court. The court may, in its discretion, revoke such authority and direction and thereby terminate such agreement at any time by further order, entered upon the application of the personal representative or the surviving partner or partners or any interested person or on its own motion.[ 1965 c 145 § 11.64.040. Prior: 1951 c 197 § 6; prior: 1917 c 156 § 90; 1859 p 186 §§ 120-130; 1854 p 274 §§ 46-53; RRS § 1460.]