Other LanguagesAGO 1977 NO. 22 >
The provisions of RCW 36.24.130 and 36.24.140 do not authorize a county to probate the estate of the person who has died without heirs or to place to the credit of the county other assets of the decedent except ". . . money or other property which may be found upon the dead body . . ."
AGO 1953 NO. 172 >
The escheat law of the State of Washington does not contemplate personal property being transferred to the State of Washington other than money.
AGO 1956 NO. 344 >
Tax liens against real property become unenforceable upon an escheat to the state, and chapter 5, Laws of 1955, Ex. Sess. (RCW 79.44.170) does not apply.