Title 7 — Title 7 SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIONS

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Ascendant" means an individual who precedes another individual in lineage, in the direct line of ascent from the other individual.(2) "Collateral" means an individual …

(1) This chapter does not limit or affect the method by which service of a complaint in a partition action may be made.(2) If the plaintiff in a partition action seeks an order of notice by publication and the court determines that the property may be heirs property, the plaintif…

If the court appoints referees pursuant to chapter 7.52 RCW, each referee, in addition to the requirements and disqualifications applicable to referees in chapter 7.52 RCW, must be disinterested and impartial and not a party to or a participant in the action.[ 2023 c 6 s 105.]

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, if the court determines that the property that is the subject of a partition action is heirs property, the court shall determine the fair market value of the property by ordering an appraisal pursuant to…

(1) If any cotenant requested partition by sale, after the determination of value under RCW 7.54.040, the court shall send notice to the parties that any cotenant except a cotenant that requested partition by sale may buy all the interests of the cotenants that requested partitio…

(1) If all the interests of all cotenants that requested partition by sale are not purchased by other cotenants pursuant to RCW 7.54.050, or if after conclusion of the buyout under RCW 7.54.050, a cotenant remains that has requested partition in kind, the court shall order partit…

(1) In determining under RCW 7.54.060(1) whether partition in kind would result in great prejudice to the cotenants as a group, the court shall consider the following:(a) Whether the heirs property practicably can be divided among the cotenants;(b) Whether partition in kind would…

(1) If the court orders a sale of heirs property, the sale must be an open market sale unless the court finds that a sale by sealed bids or an auction would be more economically advantageous and in the best interest of the cotenants as a group.(2) If the court orders an open mark…

(1) Unless required to do so within a shorter time under chapter 7.52 RCW, a broker appointed under RCW 7.54.080(1) to offer heirs property for open market sale shall file a report with the court not later than seven days after receiving an offer to purchase the property for at l…

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.[ 2023 c 6 s 112.]

This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the electronic signatures in global and national commerce act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the no…

(1) This chapter applies to partition actions filed on or after July 23, 2023.(2) In an action to partition real property under chapter 7.52 RCW, the court shall determine whether the property is heirs property. If the court determines that the property is heirs property, the pro…

RCW 7.54.010 through 7.54.120 may be known and cited as the uniform partition of heirs property act.[ 2023 c 6 s 101.]