(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, a nonprobate asset disposed of under the owner’s will may not be treated as a part of the owner’s probate estate for any other purpose under this title, unless:
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Terms Used In Washington Code 11.11.080

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Legatee: A beneficiary of a decedent
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Personal representative: includes executor, administrator, special administrator, and conservator or limited conservator and special representative. See Washington Code 11.02.005
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
(a) The nonprobate asset is subject to liabilities and claims, estate taxes, and expenses of administration under RCW 11.18.200; or
(b) Any section of this title directs otherwise, by specifically referring to this section.
(2) Provision of notice under this chapter has no effect on the administration of other assets of the estate of the owner. The personal representative has no duty to administer upon a nonprobate asset because of providing the notice, unless specifically required by this chapter or under RCW 11.18.200.
(3) RCW 11.12.110, regarding death of a devisee or legatee before the testator, does not apply to disposition of a nonprobate asset under a will.
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