Landlocked land in WA

[Eric Anderson]

Hello all!  My brother purchased some landlocked land in Washington state a few years back and has asked if I would like to purchase a 50% stake in the property.  Purchase price is $6800 (.46 acre) with no water, sewer or electricity.  I did purchase the property.  The land was previously sub divided from a parcel that has been sold since.   He has contacted another parcel owner in an attempt to get an easement that makes the most sense to access the property but in now way is related to this situation.  That person said no way, no how.  He then attempted to contact the current owner of the property that was the "parent parcel" with no response.  My understanding is in Washington you cannot landlock property but it happened here.  There is one other option to gain access to the property via easement but it would be a complicated matter as the parcel we would be accessing is technically diagonal to the property he currently owns as they both meet at a 90 degree angle.  The situation is tough as it seems the parent parcel does not seem to be accountable for the sub-division of the parcel without easement.  Does anyone have any ideas on what may be the best angle of attack?   Thank you!