Washington Executor and Estate Kit: the $100,000 Small Estate Route After 40 Days, First Month Checklist and Estate Ledger

Who it is for

Whoever is settling the estate of someone who lived in Washington. Handed to the bank or other holder. Given with proof of death to whoever holds the property; a copy with the person's Social Security number is mailed to the state's Office of Financial Recovery.

Not the right fit if

The person didn't live in or own property in Washington, or a will contest or family dispute means you need an estate attorney. Not a form preparation or legal service.

Why it is different

• Sources, checked November 2026: RCW 11.62.010, Small estate affidavit (Washington State Legislature); RCW Chapter 11.12, Wills (Washington State Legislature, combined chapter).
• 5 facts aren't stated on those pages, so the kit says so and links where to check.

What is inside

• Washington small estate route. Personal property up to $100,000, less liens and encumbrances, not counting the surviving spouse's or domestic partner's community property interest. 40 days. Forty days after the death. Handed to the bank or other holder. Given with proof of death to whoever holds the property; a copy with the person's Social Security number is mailed to the state's Office of Financial Recovery. The surviving spouse's or domestic partner's community property interest isn't counted toward the limit.
• How a Washington will had to be signed. Two or more witnesses, who sign in the testator's presence or electronic presence. Witnesses can sign an affidavit at the testator's request before any person authorized to administer oaths. The court accepts it as if given in court. The will stays valid. If fewer than two other disinterested witnesses signed, the law presumes a gift to the witness was improperly obtained; unless that is rebutted, the witness takes no more than an intestate share.
• Washington estate ledger (Excel). Assets, debts, payments and distributions; it compares the countable assets with $100,000, dates day 40 after the death and marks real estate to ask the court about.
• First 30 days, tracker and letters. The first month in order with day 40 marked, a documents and accounts tracker, and plain letters to a bank, a utility and Social Security.
• Still to confirm in Washington. real estate, notary or oath, official form, simplified court procedure: check RCW 11.62.010, Small estate affidavit (Washington State Legislature); if the will is handwritten: check RCW Chapter 11.12, Wills (Washington State Legislature, combined chapter).