RCW 11.12.170
Devise of land, what passes.
Every devise of land in any will shall be construed to convey all the estate of the devisor therein which he or she could lawfully devise, unless it shall clearly appear by the will that he or she intended to convey a less estate.
[ 2010 c 8 § 2013; 1965 c 145 § 11.12.170. Prior: 1917 c 156 § 39; RRS § 1409; prior: Code 1881 § 1332; 1863 p 209 § 69; 1860 p 172 § 36.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law
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.
11.12.095 - 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.
11.12.255 - 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.