In the Matter of the Estate of: Maria G. Primiani

FILED MAY 30, 2019 In the Office of the Clerk of Court WA State Court of Appeals, Division III IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DIVISION THREE In the Matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 35845-3-III MARIA G. PRIMIANI. ) ) ) UNPUBLISHED OPINION ) SIDDOWAY, J. — A testator wishing to discourage litigation over the terms of her will can include a “no contest” or “in terrorem” provision, under which a beneficiary who challenges the will forfeits his share of the estate or has it reduced to a nominal amount. Such provisions are generally enforceable; however, Washington courts will…