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Spokane County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Spokane County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Spokane County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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Spokane County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Spokane County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Spokane County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Spokane County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

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Important: Your property must be located in Spokane County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Spokane County Auditor: Recording

Address:
Courthouse - 1116 W Broadway / PO Box 2353
Spokane, Washington 99260

Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m; Friday 8:30 am to 1:00pm.

Phone: (509) 477-2270

Recording Tips for Spokane County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Spokane County

Properties in any of these areas use Spokane County forms:

  • Airway Heights
  • Chattaroy
  • Cheney
  • Colbert
  • Deer Park
  • Elk
  • Fairchild Air Force Base
  • Fairfield
  • Four Lakes
  • Greenacres
  • Latah
  • Liberty Lake
  • Marshall
  • Mead
  • Medical Lake
  • Mica
  • Newman Lake
  • Nine Mile Falls
  • Otis Orchards
  • Rockford
  • Spangle
  • Spokane
  • Valleyford
  • Veradale
  • Waverly

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Spokane County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Spokane County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Spokane County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Spokane County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Spokane County?

Recording fees in Spokane County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (509) 477-2270 for current fees.

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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.

(Washington AODJT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Spokane County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Spokane County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Spokane County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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December 6th, 2021

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