RCW 11.125.040
Power of attorney—Termination.
The authority conferred under a power of attorney created prior to January 1, 2017, and also for a power of attorney created on or after January 1, 2017, terminates upon the incapacity of the principal unless the writing contains the words "This power of attorney shall not be affected by disability of the principal," or "This power of attorney shall become effective upon the disability of the principal," or similar words showing the intent of the principal that the authority conferred shall be exercisable notwithstanding the principal's incapacity.
[ 2016 c 209 § 104.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law
Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
11.125.010 - Short title—2016 c 209.
11.125.030 - Application—Exceptions.
11.125.040 - Power of attorney—Termination.
11.125.050 - Power of attorney—Requirements.
11.125.060 - Power of attorney—Validity.
11.125.070 - Power of attorney—Meaning and effect.
11.125.080 - Conservator of principal's estate or guardian of principal's person.
11.125.090 - Power of attorney—When effective—Principal's personal representative for health care.
11.125.100 - Power of attorney termination—Agent authority termination.
11.125.110 - Coagents—Successor agents—Liability.
11.125.120 - Reimbursement of expenses for agents.
11.125.130 - Accepting appointment as an agent.
11.125.140 - Agents—Duties—Liability—Disclosures.
11.125.150 - Power of attorney provisions relieving agent liability—When allowed.
11.125.160 - Court petition—Who may file—Reasons may file.
11.125.170 - Chapter violations—Agent liability.
11.125.180 - Agent resignation—Procedure.
11.125.190 - Acknowledged power of attorney—When may rely upon—Certification or translation request.
11.125.200 - Acknowledged power of attorney—Acceptance—Refusal to accept.
11.125.210 - Principles of law and equity—Supplemental to chapter.
11.125.220 - Conflicting laws.
11.125.230 - Remedies—Not exclusive.
11.125.240 - Agent—Authority over principal's property.
11.125.250 - Agent—General authority—When created—When can be modified.
11.125.260 - Agent authority—General powers.
11.125.270 - Agent authority—Real property.
11.125.280 - Agent authority—Tangible personal property.
11.125.290 - Agent authority—Stocks, bonds, and financial instruments.
11.125.300 - Agent authority—Banks and financial institutions.
11.125.310 - Agent authority—Operation of a business or entity.
11.125.320 - Agent authority—Insurance and annuities.
11.125.330 - Agent authority—Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests.
11.125.340 - Agent authority—Claims and litigation.
11.125.350 - Agent authority—Personal and family maintenance.
11.125.360 - Agent authority—Government program and civil and military service benefits.
11.125.370 - Agent authority—Retirement benefits and deferred compensation.
11.125.380 - Agent authority—Taxes.
11.125.390 - Agent authority—Gifts.
11.125.400 - Agent authority—Health care.
11.125.410 - Agent authority—Principal's minor children.
11.125.420 - Death with dignity act.
11.125.430 - Agent's certification form—Power of attorney and agent authority validity.
11.125.900 - Application—Uniformity—2016 c 209.