Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington

Can a person named in a Will, who is given 70% of all the assets of the deceased (or any percentage) voluntarily give that 70% back to the estate.

This question refers to a WIll in probabte in Chelan Country Washington


Asked on 9/16/09, 12:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Caroline Suissa-Edmiston Law Office of Caroline R. Suissa-Edmiston

Yes, but the person has to "disclaim" the assets before ever having control over them or it will be considered a gift from the person and subject to the Gift Tax.

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Answered on 9/21/09, 1:11 pm


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