Legal Question in Business Law in Washington

Re: buisness loses

Based on the facts that you have given, I have good and bad news.

The bad news is that in Washington State, any contract for sale of land must be in writing. When it comes to transactions concerning land, verbal agreements are not binding.

The good news is that you might be able to recover some of what you have put into improving the land. Your father and the other siblings were unjustly enriched by your contribution, which you made in reliance on his promise regarding the farm.

The law regarding real estate is its own quirky category, and I do not practice there. Also, the particular facts of your case may change your possible outcome for better or for worse. I would strongly urge you to speak with an attorney who does focus on this area of law and lay out the details for him or her.

Even if you decide not to pursue a legal remedy because of the fact that the other parties are family, knowing what your legal rights would be might help you to negotiate something that is fair with your father.

Good luck with this.