RCW 11.96A.160
Appointment of guardian ad litem.
(1) The court, upon its own motion or upon request of one or more of the parties, at any stage of a judicial proceeding or at any time in a nonjudicial resolution procedure, may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of a minor, incapacitated, unborn, or unascertained person, person whose identity or address is unknown, or a designated class of persons who are not ascertained or are not in being. If not precluded by a conflict of interest, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.
(2) The court-appointed guardian ad litem supersedes the special representative if so provided in the court order.
(3) The court may appoint the guardian ad litem at an ex parte hearing, or the court may order a hearing as provided in RCW 11.96A.090 with notice as provided in this section and RCW 11.96A.110.
(4) The guardian ad litem is entitled to reasonable compensation for services. Such compensation is to be paid from the principal of the estate or trust whose beneficiaries are represented.
[ 1999 c 42 § 309.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law
Chapter 11.96A - Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution.
11.96A.020 - General power of courts—Intent—Plenary power of the court.
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.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.180 - Execution on judgments.
11.96A.190 - Execution upon trust income or vested remainder—Permitted, when.
11.96A.200 - Appellate review.
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.270 - Intent—Parties can agree otherwise.
11.96A.290 - Superior court—Venue.
11.96A.300 - Mediation procedure.
11.96A.310 - Arbitration procedure.