What property is subject to intestate succession?

In Washington, property subject to intestate succession (when a person dies without a will) includes any property or assets that the deceased individual owned at the time of their death. This may include any jointly owned real estate, retirement accounts, insurance policies, vehicles, personal items, and other investments. Intestate succession also covers any property that the deceased individual may have owned in their own name, such as bank accounts, real estate titles, stocks, bonds, and other investments. Even if the deceased individual had jointly titled these assets with another person, these assets may still be subject to intestate succession. Spouses and legally recognized domestic partners who have resided in Washington for more than six months prior to the death of the deceased individual may be entitled to all of the deceased person’s assets regardless of whether the deceased individual had a will or not. Additionally, any debts collected from the deceased individual’s estate will be applied to the remaining asset pool subject to intestate succession. This includes any non-probate assets, such as life insurance proceeds or a pension plan. In summary, all of the deceased individual’s assets, including anything jointly owned or any non-probate assets, may be subject to intestate succession in the state of Washington.

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