Washington Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant

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Have the document notarized if required
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Removing a Deceased Joint Tenant from a Washington Real Estate Title

Washington's statutes define joint tenancy at RCW 64.28.010. This law states that "joint tenancy with right of survivorship permits property to pass to the survivor without the cost or delay of probate proceedings." Property titled this way is not passed in a will; instead, a deceased joint tenant's share is distributed equally amongst the survivors as a function of law until only one person holds the property in sole ownership.

While technically accurate, this description oversimplifies the situation. What happens when it's time to sell the property? Unless the local recording office cross-references death notices with real estate records, the deceased owner's name remains on the title. This inaccuracy can create confusion during a title search and slow down the transfer process. In addition, outdated information might interfere with property tax billing, possibly leading to fees and/or penalties.

The surviving owner(s) can prevent these potential issues with a simple step: when one joint tenant dies, the other(s) execute and record an affidavit of facts as to death with the local recording office. It is possible to address this at the time of sale, but it makes sense to handle it within a short time after the owner's death. This action keeps property records up-to-date, verifies interests and rights to the title, and ensures smoother transfers in the future.

Each circumstance is unique, so please contact an attorney with questions or for complex situations.

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How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Laurie R.

"FIVE STARS !!! Clear instructions Easy to navigate Thanks for making this easy for those of us who a…"

— Joel N.

"Was helpful"

— Ken C.

"I did a Beneficiary Deed, package came with all forms and instructions. Recorder accepted first time…"

— john m.

"its a bit confusing for a novice computer user. I would prefer to print out the forms, fill them out…"

— Paul A.

"Your service is awesome!"

Common Uses for Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant

Establish legal standing to manage a decedent's real property
Provide proof of death to a title company or lender
Provide evidence of heirship for a property transfer
Support the transfer of property to surviving heirs

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our affidavit of deceased joint tenant forms are specifically formatted for each county in Washington.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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