RCW 11.125.150
Power of attorney provisions relieving agent liability—When allowed.
A provision in a power of attorney relieving an agent of liability for breach of duty is binding on the principal and the principal's successors in interest except to the extent the provision:
(1) Relieves the agent of liability for breach of duty committed dishonestly, with an improper motive, or with gross negligence to the purposes of the power of attorney or the best interest of the principal; or
(2) Was inserted as a result of an abuse of a confidential or fiduciary relationship with the principal.
[ 2016 c 209 § 115.]
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.