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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) “Beneficiary” means a person that receives property under a transfer on death deed.
(2) “Designated beneficiary” means a person designated to receive property in a transfer on death deed.
(3) “Joint owner” means an individual who owns property concurrently with one or more other individuals with a right of survivorship. The term includes a joint tenant with a right to survivorship. The term does not include a tenant in common or owner of community property.
(4) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity.
(5) “Property” means an interest in real property located in this state which is transferable on the death of the owner.
(6) “Transfer on death deed” means a deed authorized under this chapter.
(7) “Transferor” means an individual who makes a transfer on death deed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 64. Real Property and Conveyances § 64.80.010. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-64-real-property-and-conveyances/wa-rev-code-64-80-010/
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