What does an affadavit of non-probate mean to the heirs that sell the house?
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What does an affadavit of non-probate mean to the heirs that sell the house?
My mom’s house sold recently. Non-probate. We were required by the title company to sign an affidavit of non probate stating that there was 0 debt outstanding that we were aware of. Both my other siblings believe that they are exempt from any responsibility of debt that supercedes estate assets. I say they signed a paper guaranteeing that we would be liable. Do you know which it is?
Asked on April 13, 2012 under Estate Planning, Washington
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I would take the affidavit to an attorney to review. Why was the house sold "non-probate"? From what I could tell a house is not one of those assets listed as non-probate assets under the law in the state of Washington. And I think that you are correct: signing an affidavit is signing a document under penalty of perjury. There is indeed an obligation on the personal representative of the estate to locate creditors in order to settle debt. Get help. Fast. Good luck.
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