RCW 11.84.140
Slayer determination—Conviction—Preponderance of evidence.
(1) A final judgment of conviction for the willful and unlawful killing of the decedent is conclusive for purposes of determining whether a person is a slayer under this section. A finding of not guilty by reason of insanity for the willful and unlawful killing of the decedent carries the same meaning as a judgment of conviction.
(2) In the absence of a criminal conviction or a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity, a superior court finding by a preponderance of the evidence that a person participated in the willful and unlawful killing of the decedent is conclusive for purposes of determining whether a person is a slayer under this section.
[ 2016 c 211 § 2; 2009 c 525 § 14.]
NOTES:
Short title—2016 c 211: See note following RCW 11.84.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law
Chapter 11.84 - Inheritance Rights of Slayers or Abusers.
11.84.020 - Slayer or abuser not to benefit from death.
11.84.025 - Disposition of retirement system proceeds payable to slayer or abuser.
11.84.030 - Slayer or abuser deemed to predecease decedent.
11.84.040 - Distribution of decedent's property.
11.84.050 - Distribution of property held jointly with slayer or abuser.
11.84.060 - Reversion and vested remainder.
11.84.070 - Property subject to divestment, etc.
11.84.080 - Contingent remainders and future interests.
11.84.090 - Property appointed—Powers of revocation or appointment.
11.84.100 - Insurance proceeds.
11.84.110 - Payment by insurance company, bank, etc.—No additional liability.
11.84.120 - Rights of persons without notice dealing with slayer or abuser.
11.84.130 - Record of conviction as evidence against claimant of property.
11.84.140 - Slayer determination—Conviction—Preponderance of evidence.
11.84.150 - Abuser determination—Conviction—Clear, cogent, and convincing evidence.
11.84.160 - Abuser determination—Evidence factors.
11.84.170 - Abuser—When entitled to property interest.