§3.1 Introduction

• Jurisdiction: Washington

§3.1 INTRODUCTION

Disposition of property upon death can involve more than a simple will or transfer through intestate succession. There are numerous other methods whereby property is transferred at death regardless of express will provisions, and there are statutory presumptions affecting intestate or testamentary transfers. In addition, the underlying ownership of property and the manner of legal title in which property is held affect whether and how property may be transferred. This chapter...