Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 11.12 - Wills.
11.12.070 - Devise or bequeathal of property subject to encumbrance.

RCW 11.12.070
Devise or bequeathal of property subject to encumbrance.

When any real or personal property subject to a mortgage is specifically devised, the devisee shall take such property so devised subject to such mortgage unless the will provides that such mortgage be otherwise paid. The term "mortgage" as used in this section shall not include a pledge of personal property.
A charge or encumbrance upon any real or personal estate for the purpose of securing the payment of money, or the performance of any covenant or agreement, shall not be deemed a revocation of any will relating to the same estate, previously executed. The devises and legacies therein contained shall pass and take effect, subject to such charge or encumbrance.

[ 1965 c 145 § 11.12.070. Prior: 1955 c 205 § 2; 1917 c 156 § 31; RRS § 1401; prior: Code 1881 § 1324; 1860 p 170 § 26.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law

Chapter 11.12 - Wills.

11.12.010 - Who may make a will.

11.12.020 - Requisites of wills—Foreign wills—Electronic presence.

11.12.025 - Nuncupative wills.

11.12.030 - Signature of testator at his or her direction—Signature by mark.

11.12.040 - Revocation of will—How effected—Effect on codicils.

11.12.051 - Dissolution, invalidation, or termination of marriage or domestic partnership.

11.12.060 - Agreement to convey does not revoke.

11.12.070 - Devise or bequeathal of property subject to encumbrance.

11.12.080 - Revocation of later will or codicil—Effect—Evidence.

11.12.091 - Omitted child.

11.12.095 - Omitted spouse or omitted domestic partner.

11.12.110 - Death of grandparent's issue before grantor.

11.12.120 - Lapsed gift—Procedure and proof.

11.12.160 - Interested witness—Effect on will.

11.12.170 - Devise of land, what passes.

11.12.180 - Rule in Shelley's Case abolished—Future distribution or interest to heirs.

11.12.185 - Doctrine of Worthier Title abolished—Exception.

11.12.190 - Will to operate on after-acquired property.

11.12.220 - No interest on devise unless will so provides.

11.12.230 - Intent of testator controlling.

11.12.250 - Gift to trust.

11.12.255 - Incorporation by reference.

11.12.260 - Separate writing may direct disposition of tangible personal property—Requirements.

11.12.265 - Filing of original will with court before death of testator.

11.12.400 - Electronic wills—Short title.

11.12.410 - Electronic wills—Definition.

11.12.420 - Electronic wills—Applicable law.

11.12.430 - Electronic wills—Execution—Choice of law.

11.12.440 - Electronic wills—Execution—Procedure.

11.12.450 - Electronic wills—Self-proving.

11.12.460 - Electronic wills—Qualified custodians—Eligibility.

11.12.470 - Electronic wills—Qualified custodians—Duties.

11.12.480 - Electronic wills—Certified paper copies.

11.12.490 - Electronic wills—Uniformity of application and construction.

11.12.491 - Electronic wills—Applicability.