Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 11.96A - Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution.
11.96A.010 - Purpose.

RCW 11.96A.010
Purpose.

The overall purpose of this chapter is to set forth generally applicable statutory provisions for the resolution of disputes and other matters involving trusts and estates in a single chapter under Title 11 RCW. The provisions are intended to provide nonjudicial methods for the resolution of matters, such as mediation, arbitration, and agreement. The [This] chapter also provides for judicial resolution of disputes if other methods are unsuccessful.

[ 1999 c 42 § 102.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law

Chapter 11.96A - Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution.

11.96A.010 - Purpose.

11.96A.020 - General power of courts—Intent—Plenary power of the court.

11.96A.030 - Definitions.

11.96A.040 - Original jurisdiction in probate and trust matters—Powers of court.

11.96A.050 - Venue in proceedings involving probate or trust matters.

11.96A.060 - Exercise of powers—Orders, writs, process, etc.

11.96A.070 - Statutes of limitation.

11.96A.080 - Persons entitled to judicial proceedings for declaration of rights or legal relations.

11.96A.090 - Judicial proceedings.

11.96A.100 - Procedural rules.

11.96A.110 - Notice in judicial proceedings under this title requiring notice.

11.96A.115 - Discovery.

11.96A.120 - Application of doctrine of virtual representation.

11.96A.125 - Mistake of fact or law in terms of will or trust—Judicial and nonjudicial reform.

11.96A.127 - Charitable dispositions by will or trust.

11.96A.130 - Other notice requirements not impaired.

11.96A.140 - Waiver of notice.

11.96A.150 - Costs—Attorneys' fees.

11.96A.160 - Appointment of guardian ad litem.

11.96A.170 - Trial by jury.

11.96A.180 - Execution on judgments.

11.96A.190 - Execution upon trust income or vested remainder—Permitted, when.

11.96A.200 - Appellate review.

11.96A.210 - Purpose.

11.96A.220 - Binding agreement.

11.96A.230 - Entry of agreement with court—Effect.

11.96A.240 - Judicial approval of agreement.

11.96A.250 - Special representative.

11.96A.260 - Findings—Intent.

11.96A.270 - Intent—Parties can agree otherwise.

11.96A.280 - Scope.

11.96A.290 - Superior court—Venue.

11.96A.300 - Mediation procedure.

11.96A.310 - Arbitration procedure.

11.96A.320 - Petition for order compelling compliance.

11.96A.900 - Short title.

11.96A.902 - Effective date—1999 c 42.