§ 11.84.050. Distribution of property held jointly with slayer
(1) One-half of any property held by the slayer and the decedent as joint tenants, joint owners or joint obligees shall pass upon the death of the decedent to his estate, and the other half shall pass to his estate upon the death of the slayer, unless the slayer obtains a separation or severance of the property or a decree granting partition.
(2) As to property held jointly by three or more persons, including the slayer and the decedent, any enrichment which would have accrued to the slayer as a result of the death of the decedent shall pass to the estate of the decedent. If the slayer becomes the final survivor, one-half of the property shall immediately pass to the estate of the decedent and the other half shall pass to his estate upon the death of the slayer, unless the slayer obtains a separation or severance of the property or a decree granting partition.
(3) The provisions of this section shall not affect any enforceable agreement between the parties or any trust arising because a greater proportion of the property has been contributed by one party than by the other.
[1965 c 145 § 11.84.050. Prior: 1955 c 141 § 5.]
Sections: Previous 11.84.010 11.84.020 11.84.025 11.84.030 11.84.040 11.84.050 11.84.060 11.84.070 11.84.080 11.84.090 11.84.100 11.84.110 11.84.120 11.84.130 11.84.900 NextLast modified: April 7, 2009