Q: What forms for adverse possession claim in WA?
I found an abandoned property in Washington State over three years ago. The owner is deceased, and there are no family members, creditors, or potential heirs involved. There are two houses on a single parcel of land, which are tax delinquent for 2-3 years. We would like to legally claim ownership through adverse possession, but haven't consulted with a lawyer yet. What forms do we need to file with the county clerk for a notice of claim by adverse possession, and what steps should we take to ensure we proceed legally?
A: There are no forms for claiming title because of adverse possession. Hire a competent WA attorney to search the title, and advise how to possess as well as act as the owner of property for several years. AP will sometime ripen into a title, many times not.
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