What is anancillaryadministration?
An ancillary administration is a type of estate administration that is used in Washington when a person dies and either has property or assets located in multiple states, or dies while living in one state and owns assets in another. This type of administration is more common when the deceased was a resident of another state at the time of death, or owns assets in multiple states. In such a situation, the estate must be probated in more than one state due to the nature of the assets and their location. An ancillary administration is implemented in Washington to open a second estate in the state where the deceased owned assets, for the purpose of transferring those assets to the beneficiaries. This is done to ensure that all assets owned by the deceased are distributed according to the deceased’s wishes. The ancillary administration process is similar to the initial administration process in that it requires the filing of an application, appointment of the executor, appraisal of assets, and other similar tasks. However, the process may require additional tasks, such as obtaining out-of-state bonds or tax filings. The ancillary administration process may also involve the coordination of multiple attorneys and administrators to finalize the estate. This is done to ensure that all assets are properly distributed and that all taxes and other fees are paid, ensuring that all assets are correctly administered and that the executor is not held responsible for any mistakes.
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