Revised Code of Washington
Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law

11.02.070 - Community property—Disposition—Probate administration of. - RCW 11.02.070 Community property—Disposition—Probate administration of. Except as provided in...

11.02.080 - Application and construction of act as to wills, proceedings, guardians, accrued rights, and pre-executed instruments—Severability—Effective date—1974 ex.s. c 117. - RCW 11.02.080 Application and construction of act as to wills,...

11.02.091 - Written instrument—Limit on characterization as testamentary. - RCW 11.02.091 Written instrument—Limit on characterization as testamentary. (1) An...

11.02.100 - Transfer of shares of record—Dividends. - RCW 11.02.100 Transfer of shares of record—Dividends. Shares of record...

11.02.110 - Transfer of shares or securities—Presumption of joint tenancy. - RCW 11.02.110 Transfer of shares or securities—Presumption of joint tenancy....

11.02.120 - Transfer of shares—Liability. - RCW 11.02.120 Transfer of shares—Liability. Neither a domestic or foreign...

11.02.130 - Safe deposit repository—Lease provision ineffective to create joint tenancy or transfer at one lessee's death. - RCW 11.02.130 Safe deposit repository—Lease provision ineffective to create joint...

11.02.900 - Short title—Washington trust act of 1984. - RCW 11.02.900 Short title—Washington trust act of 1984. Chapter 149,...

11.02.901 - Application—1985 c 30—Application of 1984 c 149 as amended and reenacted in 1985. - RCW 11.02.901 Application—1985 c 30—Application of 1984 c 149 as...

11.02.902 - Purpose—1985 c 30. - RCW 11.02.902 Purpose—1985 c 30. The purpose of this act...

11.02.903 - Severability—1985 c 30. - RCW 11.02.903 Severability—1985 c 30. If any provision of this...

Chapter 11.04 - Descent and Distribution.

11.04.015 - Descent and distribution of real and personal estate. - RCW 11.04.015 Descent and distribution of real and personal estate....

11.04.035 - Kindred of the half blood. - RCW 11.04.035 Kindred of the half blood. Kindred of the...

11.04.041 - Advancements. - RCW 11.04.041 Advancements. If a person dies intestate as to...

11.04.060 - Tenancy in dower and by curtesy abolished. - RCW 11.04.060 Tenancy in dower and by curtesy abolished. The...

11.04.071 - Survivorship as incident of tenancy by the entireties abolished. - RCW 11.04.071 Survivorship as incident of tenancy by the entireties...

11.04.081 - Inheritance by and from any child not dependent upon marriage of parents. - RCW 11.04.081 Inheritance by and from any child not dependent...

11.04.085 - Inheritance by adopted child. - RCW 11.04.085 Inheritance by adopted child. A lawfully adopted child...

11.04.095 - Inheritance from stepparent avoids escheat. - RCW 11.04.095 Inheritance from stepparent avoids escheat. If a person...

11.04.230 - United States savings bond—Effect of death of co-owner. - RCW 11.04.230 United States savings bond—Effect of death of co-owner....

11.04.240 - United States savings bond—Effect of beneficiary's survival of registered owner. - RCW 11.04.240 United States savings bond—Effect of beneficiary's survival of...

11.04.250 - When real estate vests—Rights of heirs. - RCW 11.04.250 When real estate vests—Rights of heirs. When a...

11.04.290 - Vesting of title. - RCW 11.04.290 Vesting of title. RCW 11.04.250 through 11.04.290 shall...

Chapter 11.05A - Uniform Simultaneous Death Act.

11.05A.010 - Definitions. - RCW 11.05A.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...

11.05A.020 - Minimum survival requirement—Probate code. - RCW 11.05A.020 Minimum survival requirement—Probate code. Except as provided in...

11.05A.030 - Minimum survival requirement—Governing instruments. - RCW 11.05A.030 Minimum survival requirement—Governing instruments. Except as provided in...

11.05A.040 - Minimum survival requirement—Co-owners. - RCW 11.05A.040 Minimum survival requirement—Co-owners. Except as provided in RCW...

11.05A.050 - Evidence of death or status. - RCW 11.05A.050 Evidence of death or status. In addition to...

11.05A.060 - Exceptions. - RCW 11.05A.060 Exceptions. This chapter does not apply if: (1)...

11.05A.070 - Liability. - RCW 11.05A.070 Liability. (1) Protection of Payors and Other Third...

11.05A.900 - Application—Construction. - RCW 11.05A.900 Application—Construction. This chapter shall be applied and construed...

11.05A.901 - Short title. - RCW 11.05A.901 Short title. This chapter may be cited as...

11.05A.904 - Application. - RCW 11.05A.904 Application. On July 22, 2007: (1) An act...

Chapter 11.07 - Nonprobate Assets on Dissolution or Invalidation of Marriage.

11.07.010 - Nonprobate assets—Dissolution or invalidation of marriage or domestic partnership—Termination of domestic partnership. - RCW 11.07.010 Nonprobate assets—Dissolution or invalidation of marriage or domestic...

Chapter 11.08 - Escheats.

11.08.101 - Property of deceased inmates of state institutions—Disposition after two years. - RCW 11.08.101 Property of deceased inmates of state institutions—Disposition after...

11.08.111 - Property of deceased inmates of state institutions—Disposition within two years. - RCW 11.08.111 Property of deceased inmates of state institutions—Disposition within...

11.08.120 - Property of deceased inmates of state institutions—Sale—Disposition of proceeds. - RCW 11.08.120 Property of deceased inmates of state institutions—Sale—Disposition of...

11.08.140 - Escheat for want of heirs. - RCW 11.08.140 Escheat for want of heirs. Whenever any person...

11.08.150 - Title to property vests in state at death of owner. - RCW 11.08.150 Title to property vests in state at death...

11.08.160 - Department of revenue—Jurisdiction—Duties. - RCW 11.08.160 Department of revenue—Jurisdiction—Duties. The department of revenue of...

11.08.170 - Probate of escheat property—Notice to department of revenue. - RCW 11.08.170 Probate of escheat property—Notice to department of revenue....

11.08.180 - Department of revenue to be furnished copies of documents and pleadings. - RCW 11.08.180 Department of revenue to be furnished copies of...

11.08.185 - Escheat property—Records of department of revenue—Public record information. - RCW 11.08.185 Escheat property—Records of department of revenue—Public record information....

11.08.200 - Liability for use of escheated property. - RCW 11.08.200 Liability for use of escheated property. If any...

11.08.205 - Lease, sublease, or rental of escheated real property—Authorized—Expenses—Distribution of proceeds. - RCW 11.08.205 Lease, sublease, or rental of escheated real property—Authorized—Expenses—Distribution...

11.08.210 - Allowance of claims, expenses, partial fees—Sale of property—Decree of distribution. - RCW 11.08.210 Allowance of claims, expenses, partial fees—Sale of property—Decree...

11.08.220 - Certified copies of decree—Department of natural resources duties. - RCW 11.08.220 Certified copies of decree—Department of natural resources duties....

11.08.230 - Appearance and claim of heirs—Notices to department of revenue. - RCW 11.08.230 Appearance and claim of heirs—Notices to department of...

11.08.240 - Limitation on filing claim. - RCW 11.08.240 Limitation on filing claim. Any claimant to escheated...

11.08.250 - Order of court on establishment of claim—Parklands—Appraisal. - RCW 11.08.250 Order of court on establishment of claim—Parklands—Appraisal. Upon...

11.08.260 - Payment of escheated funds to claimant. - RCW 11.08.260 Payment of escheated funds to claimant. In the...

11.08.270 - Conveyance of escheated property to claimant. - RCW 11.08.270 Conveyance of escheated property to claimant. In the...

11.08.280 - Limitation when claimant is minor or incompetent not under guardianship. - RCW 11.08.280 Limitation when claimant is minor or incompetent not...

11.08.290 - Deposit of cash received by personal representative of escheat estate. - RCW 11.08.290 Deposit of cash received by personal representative of...

11.08.300 - Transfer of property to department of revenue. - RCW 11.08.300 Transfer of property to department of revenue. Escheat...

Chapter 11.10 - Abatement of Assets.

11.10.010 - Abatement—Generally. - RCW 11.10.010 Abatement—Generally. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2)...

11.10.020 - Gift from mixed separate and community property. - RCW 11.10.020 Gift from mixed separate and community property. To...

11.10.030 - Allocation of separate and community assets. - RCW 11.10.030 Allocation of separate and community assets. (1) A...

11.10.040 - Nonprobate assets. - RCW 11.10.040 Nonprobate assets. (1) If abatement is necessary among...

11.10.900 - Application of chapter. - RCW 11.10.900 Application of chapter. This chapter applies in all...

Chapter 11.11 - Testamentary Disposition of Nonprobate Assets Act.

11.11.003 - Purposes. - RCW 11.11.003 Purposes. The purposes of this chapter are to:...

11.11.005 - Construction. - RCW 11.11.005 Construction. (1) When construing sections and provisions of...

11.11.007 - Intent—Controversies between beneficiaries and testamentary beneficiaries. - RCW 11.11.007 Intent—Controversies between beneficiaries and testamentary beneficiaries. This chapter...

11.11.010 - Definitions. - RCW 11.11.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...

11.11.020 - Disposition of nonprobate assets under will. - RCW 11.11.020 Disposition of nonprobate assets under will. (1) Subject...

11.11.030 - Waiver of right to dispose of a nonprobate asset under will—Revocation of waiver. - RCW 11.11.030 Waiver of right to dispose of a nonprobate...

11.11.040 - Right to rely on form of nonprobate asset—Discharge of financial institution or other third party. - RCW 11.11.040 Right to rely on form of nonprobate asset—Discharge...

11.11.050 - Notice—Affidavit—Form—Limitation on liability for failure to provide notice. - RCW 11.11.050 Notice—Affidavit—Form—Limitation on liability for failure to provide notice....

11.11.060 - Vesting of rights and powers under chapter. - RCW 11.11.060 Vesting of rights and powers under chapter. The...

11.11.070 - Ownership rights as between individuals preserved—Testamentary beneficiary may recover nonprobate asset from beneficiary—Limitation on action to recover. - RCW 11.11.070 Ownership rights as between individuals preserved—Testamentary beneficiary may...

11.11.080 - Nonprobate assets not property of estate—Effect of notice on administration—Effect of preceding death of devisee or legatee. - RCW 11.11.080 Nonprobate assets not property of estate—Effect of notice...

11.11.090 - Transfer of nonprobate asset to testamentary beneficiary. - RCW 11.11.090 Transfer of nonprobate asset to testamentary beneficiary. (1)...

11.11.100 - Authority to withhold transfer—Notice—Expenses of obtaining consent, authorization, direction. - RCW 11.11.100 Authority to withhold transfer—Notice—Expenses of obtaining consent, authorization,...

11.11.110 - Adverse claim bond. - RCW 11.11.110 Adverse claim bond. Notwithstanding RCW 11.11.100, a financial...

11.11.900 - Short title. - RCW 11.11.900 Short title. This chapter may be known and...

11.11.901 - Application of chapter. - RCW 11.11.901 Application of chapter. This chapter applies to any...

11.11.903 - Effective dates—1998 c 292. - RCW 11.11.903 Effective dates—1998 c 292. (1) Sections 101 through...

Chapter 11.12 - Wills.

11.12.010 - Who may make a will. - RCW 11.12.010 Who may make a will. Any person of...

11.12.020 - Requisites of wills—Foreign wills—Electronic presence. - RCW 11.12.020 Requisites of wills—Foreign wills—Electronic presence. (1) Except as...

11.12.025 - Nuncupative wills. - RCW 11.12.025 Nuncupative wills. Nothing contained in this chapter shall...

11.12.030 - Signature of testator at his or her direction—Signature by mark. - RCW 11.12.030 Signature of testator at his or her direction—Signature...

11.12.040 - Revocation of will—How effected—Effect on codicils. - RCW 11.12.040 Revocation of will—How effected—Effect on codicils. (1) A...

11.12.051 - Dissolution, invalidation, or termination of marriage or domestic partnership. - RCW 11.12.051 Dissolution, invalidation, or termination of marriage or domestic...

11.12.060 - Agreement to convey does not revoke. - RCW 11.12.060 Agreement to convey does not revoke. A bond,...

11.12.070 - Devise or bequeathal of property subject to encumbrance. - RCW 11.12.070 Devise or bequeathal of property subject to encumbrance....

11.12.080 - Revocation of later will or codicil—Effect—Evidence. - RCW 11.12.080 Revocation of later will or codicil—Effect—Evidence. (1) If,...

11.12.091 - Omitted child. - RCW 11.12.091 Omitted child. (1) If a will fails to...

11.12.095 - Omitted spouse or omitted domestic partner. - RCW 11.12.095 Omitted spouse or omitted domestic partner. (1) If...

11.12.110 - Death of grandparent's issue before grantor. - RCW 11.12.110 Death of grandparent's issue before grantor. Unless otherwise...

11.12.120 - Lapsed gift—Procedure and proof. - RCW 11.12.120 Lapsed gift—Procedure and proof. (1) If a will...

11.12.160 - Interested witness—Effect on will. - RCW 11.12.160 Interested witness—Effect on will. (1) An interested witness...

11.12.170 - Devise of land, what passes. - RCW 11.12.170 Devise of land, what passes. Every devise of...

11.12.180 - Rule in Shelley's Case abolished—Future distribution or interest to heirs. - RCW 11.12.180 Rule in Shelley's Case abolished—Future distribution or interest...

11.12.185 - Doctrine of Worthier Title abolished—Exception. - RCW 11.12.185 Doctrine of Worthier Title abolished—Exception. The Doctrine of...

11.12.190 - Will to operate on after-acquired property. - RCW 11.12.190 Will to operate on after-acquired property. Any estate,...

11.12.220 - No interest on devise unless will so provides. - RCW 11.12.220 No interest on devise unless will so provides....

11.12.230 - Intent of testator controlling. - RCW 11.12.230 Intent of testator controlling. All courts and others...

11.12.250 - Gift to trust. - RCW 11.12.250 Gift to trust. A gift may be made...

11.12.255 - Incorporation by reference. - RCW 11.12.255 Incorporation by reference. A will may incorporate by...

11.12.260 - Separate writing may direct disposition of tangible personal property—Requirements. - RCW 11.12.260 Separate writing may direct disposition of tangible personal...

11.12.265 - Filing of original will with court before death of testator. - RCW 11.12.265 Filing of original will with court before death...

11.12.400 - Electronic wills—Short title. - RCW 11.12.400 Electronic wills—Short title. RCW 11.12.410 through 11.12.491 may...

11.12.410 - Electronic wills—Definition. - RCW 11.12.410 Electronic wills—Definition. The definition in this section applies...

11.12.420 - Electronic wills—Applicable law. - RCW 11.12.420 Electronic wills—Applicable law. An electronic will is a...

11.12.430 - Electronic wills—Execution—Choice of law. - RCW 11.12.430 Electronic wills—Execution—Choice of law. A will executed electronically...

11.12.440 - Electronic wills—Execution—Procedure. - RCW 11.12.440 Electronic wills—Execution—Procedure. (1) Subject to RCW 11.12.450(4), an...

11.12.450 - Electronic wills—Self-proving. - RCW 11.12.450 Electronic wills—Self-proving. (1) An electronic will may be...

11.12.460 - Electronic wills—Qualified custodians—Eligibility. - RCW 11.12.460 Electronic wills—Qualified custodians—Eligibility. (1) The following may serve...

11.12.470 - Electronic wills—Qualified custodians—Duties. - RCW 11.12.470 Electronic wills—Qualified custodians—Duties. (1) The qualified custodian of...

11.12.480 - Electronic wills—Certified paper copies. - RCW 11.12.480 Electronic wills—Certified paper copies. An individual may create...

11.12.490 - Electronic wills—Uniformity of application and construction. - RCW 11.12.490 Electronic wills—Uniformity of application and construction. In applying...

11.12.491 - Electronic wills—Applicability. - RCW 11.12.491 Electronic wills—Applicability. RCW 11.12.400 through 11.12.490 apply to...

Chapter 11.18 - Liability of Beneficiary of Nonprobate Asset.

11.18.200 - Liability of beneficiary of nonprobate asset—Abatement. - RCW 11.18.200 Liability of beneficiary of nonprobate asset—Abatement. (1) Unless...

Chapter 11.20 - Custody, Proof, and Probate of Wills.

11.20.010 - Duty of custodian of will—Liability. - RCW 11.20.010 Duty of custodian of will—Liability. Any person having...

11.20.020 - Application for probate—Hearing—Order—Proof—Record of testimony—Affidavits of attesting witnesses. - RCW 11.20.020 Application for probate—Hearing—Order—Proof—Record of testimony—Affidavits of attesting witnesses....

11.20.030 - Commission to take testimony of witness. - RCW 11.20.030 Commission to take testimony of witness. If any...

11.20.040 - Proof where one or more witnesses are unable or incompetent to testify, or absent from state. - RCW 11.20.040 Proof where one or more witnesses are unable...

11.20.050 - Recording of wills. - RCW 11.20.050 Recording of wills. All wills filed with the...

11.20.060 - Record of will as evidence. - RCW 11.20.060 Record of will as evidence. The record of...

11.20.070 - Proof of lost or destroyed will. - RCW 11.20.070 Proof of lost or destroyed will. (1) If...

11.20.080 - Restraint of personal representative during pendency of application to prove lost or destroyed will. - RCW 11.20.080 Restraint of personal representative during pendency of application...

11.20.090 - Admission to probate of foreign will. - RCW 11.20.090 Admission to probate of foreign will. Wills probated...

11.20.100 - Laws applicable to foreign wills. - RCW 11.20.100 Laws applicable to foreign wills. All provisions of...

Chapter 11.24 - Will Contests.

11.24.010 - Contest of probate or rejection—Limitation of action—Issues. - RCW 11.24.010 Contest of probate or rejection—Limitation of action—Issues. If...

11.24.020 - Filing of will contest petition—Notice. - RCW 11.24.020 Filing of will contest petition—Notice. Upon the filing...

11.24.030 - Burden of proof. - RCW 11.24.030 Burden of proof. In any such contest proceedings...

11.24.040 - Revocation of probate. - RCW 11.24.040 Revocation of probate. If, upon the trial of...

11.24.050 - Costs. - RCW 11.24.050 Costs. If the probate be revoked or the...

Chapter 11.28 - Letters Testamentary and of Administration.

11.28.010 - Letters to executors—Refusal to serve—Disqualification. - RCW 11.28.010 Letters to executors—Refusal to serve—Disqualification. After the entry...

11.28.020 - Objections to appointment. - RCW 11.28.020 Objections to appointment. Any person interested in a...

11.28.030 - Community property—Who entitled to letters—Waiver. - RCW 11.28.030 Community property—Who entitled to letters—Waiver. A surviving spouse...

11.28.040 - Procedure during minority or absence of executor. - RCW 11.28.040 Procedure during minority or absence of executor. If...

11.28.050 - Powers of remaining executors on removal of associate. - RCW 11.28.050 Powers of remaining executors on removal of associate....

11.28.060 - Administration with will annexed on death of executor. - RCW 11.28.060 Administration with will annexed on death of executor....

11.28.070 - Authority of administrator with will annexed. - RCW 11.28.070 Authority of administrator with will annexed. Administrators with...

11.28.085 - Records and certification of letters—Record of bonds. - RCW 11.28.085 Records and certification of letters—Record of bonds. See...

11.28.090 - Execution and form of letters testamentary. - RCW 11.28.090 Execution and form of letters testamentary. Letters testamentary...

11.28.100 - Form of letters with will annexed. - RCW 11.28.100 Form of letters with will annexed. Letters of...

11.28.110 - Application for letters of administration or adjudication of intestacy and heirship. - RCW 11.28.110 Application for letters of administration or adjudication of...

11.28.120 - Persons entitled to letters. - RCW 11.28.120 Persons entitled to letters. Administration of an estate...

11.28.131 - Hearing on petition—Appointment—Issuance of letters—Notice to surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner. - RCW 11.28.131 Hearing on petition—Appointment—Issuance of letters—Notice to surviving spouse...

11.28.140 - Form of letters of administration. - RCW 11.28.140 Form of letters of administration. Letters of administration...

11.28.150 - Revocation of letters by discovery of will. - RCW 11.28.150 Revocation of letters by discovery of will. If...

11.28.160 - Cancellation of letters of administration. - RCW 11.28.160 Cancellation of letters of administration. The court appointing...

11.28.170 - Oath of personal representative. - RCW 11.28.170 Oath of personal representative. Before letters testamentary or...

11.28.185 - Bond or other security of personal representative—When not required—Waiver—Corporate trustee—Additional bond—Reduction—Other security. - RCW 11.28.185 Bond or other security of personal representative—When not...

11.28.190 - Examination of sureties—Additional security—Costs. - RCW 11.28.190 Examination of sureties—Additional security—Costs. Before the judge approves...

11.28.210 - New or additional bond. - RCW 11.28.210 New or additional bond. Any person interested may...

11.28.220 - Persons disqualified as sureties. - RCW 11.28.220 Persons disqualified as sureties. No judge of the...

11.28.230 - Bond not void for want of form—Successive recoveries. - RCW 11.28.230 Bond not void for want of form—Successive recoveries....

11.28.235 - Limitation of action against sureties. - RCW 11.28.235 Limitation of action against sureties. All actions against...

11.28.237 - Notice of appointment as personal representative, pendency of probate—Proof by affidavit. - RCW 11.28.237 Notice of appointment as personal representative, pendency of...

11.28.238 - Notice of appointment as personal representative—Notice to department of revenue. - RCW 11.28.238 Notice of appointment as personal representative—Notice to department...

11.28.240 - Request for special notice of proceedings in probate—Prohibitions. - RCW 11.28.240 Request for special notice of proceedings in probate—Prohibitions....

11.28.250 - Revocation of letters—Causes. - RCW 11.28.250 Revocation of letters—Causes. Whenever the court has reason...

11.28.260 - Revocation of letters—Proceedings in court or chambers. - RCW 11.28.260 Revocation of letters—Proceedings in court or chambers. The...

11.28.270 - Powers of remaining personal representatives if letters to associates revoked or surrendered or upon disqualification. - RCW 11.28.270 Powers of remaining personal representatives if letters to...

11.28.280 - Successor personal representative. - RCW 11.28.280 Successor personal representative. Except as otherwise provided in...

11.28.290 - Accounting on death, resignation, or revocation of letters. - RCW 11.28.290 Accounting on death, resignation, or revocation of letters....

11.28.300 - Proceedings against delinquent personal representative. - RCW 11.28.300 Proceedings against delinquent personal representative. The succeeding administrator,...

11.28.330 - Notice of adjudication of testacy or intestacy and heirship—Contents—Service or mailing. - RCW 11.28.330 Notice of adjudication of testacy or intestacy and...

11.28.340 - Order of adjudication of testacy or intestacy and heirship—Entry—Time limitation—Deemed final decree of distribution, when—Purpose—Finality of adjudications. - RCW 11.28.340 Order of adjudication of testacy or intestacy and...

Chapter 11.32 - Special Administrators.

11.32.010 - Appointment. - RCW 11.32.010 Appointment. When, by reason of an action concerning...

11.32.020 - Bond. - RCW 11.32.020 Bond. Every such administrator shall, before entering on...

11.32.030 - Powers and duties. - RCW 11.32.030 Powers and duties. Such special administrator shall collect...

11.32.040 - Succession by personal representative. - RCW 11.32.040 Succession by personal representative. Upon granting letters testamentary...

11.32.050 - Not liable to creditors. - RCW 11.32.050 Not liable to creditors. Such special administrator shall...

11.32.060 - To render account. - RCW 11.32.060 To render account. The special administrator shall also...

Chapter 11.36 - Qualifications of Personal Representatives.

11.36.010 - Parties disqualified—Result of disqualification after appointment. - RCW 11.36.010 Parties disqualified—Result of disqualification after appointment. (1) Except...

11.36.021 - Trustees—Who may serve. - RCW 11.36.021 Trustees—Who may serve. (1) The following may serve...

Chapter 11.40 - Claims Against Estate.

11.40.010 - Claims—Presentation—Other notice not affected. - RCW 11.40.010 Claims—Presentation—Other notice not affected. A person having a...

11.40.020 - Notice to creditors—Manner—Filings—Publication. - RCW 11.40.020 Notice to creditors—Manner—Filings—Publication. (1) Subject to subsection (2)...

11.40.030 - Notice to creditors—Form. - RCW 11.40.030 Notice to creditors—Form. Notice under RCW 11.40.020 must...

11.40.040 - "Reasonably ascertainable" creditor—Definition—Reasonable diligence—Presumptions—Petition for order. - RCW 11.40.040 "Reasonably ascertainable" creditor—Definition—Reasonable diligence—Presumptions—Petition for order. (1) For...

11.40.051 - Claims against decedent—Time limits. - RCW 11.40.051 Claims against decedent—Time limits. (1) Whether or not...

11.40.060 - Claims involving liability or casualty insurance—Limitations—Exceptions to time limits. - RCW 11.40.060 Claims involving liability or casualty insurance—Limitations—Exceptions to time...

11.40.070 - Claims—Form—Manner of presentation—Waiver of defects. - RCW 11.40.070 Claims—Form—Manner of presentation—Waiver of defects. (1) The claimant,...

11.40.080 - Claims—Duty to allow or reject—Notice of petition to allow—Attorneys' fees. - RCW 11.40.080 Claims—Duty to allow or reject—Notice of petition to...

11.40.090 - Allowance of claims—Notice—Automatic allowance—Petition for extension—Ranking of claims—Barred claims. - RCW 11.40.090 Allowance of claims—Notice—Automatic allowance—Petition for extension—Ranking of claims—Barred...

11.40.100 - Rejection of claim—Time limits—Notice—Compromise of claim. - RCW 11.40.100 Rejection of claim—Time limits—Notice—Compromise of claim. (1) If...

11.40.110 - Action pending at decedent's death—Personal representative as defendant. - RCW 11.40.110 Action pending at decedent's death—Personal representative as defendant....

11.40.120 - Effect of judgment against personal representative. - RCW 11.40.120 Effect of judgment against personal representative. The effect...

11.40.130 - Judgment against decedent—Execution barred upon decedent's death—Presentation—Sale of property. - RCW 11.40.130 Judgment against decedent—Execution barred upon decedent's death—Presentation—Sale of...

11.40.135 - Secured claim—Creditor's right. - RCW 11.40.135 Secured claim—Creditor's right. If a creditor's claim is...

11.40.140 - Claim of personal representative—Presentation and petition—Filing. - RCW 11.40.140 Claim of personal representative—Presentation and petition—Filing. If the...

11.40.150 - Notice to creditors when personal representative resigns, dies, or is removed—Limit tolled by vacancy. - RCW 11.40.150 Notice to creditors when personal representative resigns, dies,...

11.40.160 - Personal representative as successor to notice agent—Notice not affected—Presumptions—Duties. - RCW 11.40.160 Personal representative as successor to notice agent—Notice not...

11.40.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. - RCW 11.40.900 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c...

Chapter 11.42 - Settlement of Creditor Claims for Estates Passing Without Probate.

11.42.010 - Notice agent—Qualifications. - RCW 11.42.010 Notice agent—Qualifications. (1) Subject to the conditions stated...

11.42.020 - Notice to creditors—Manner—Filings—Publication. - RCW 11.42.020 Notice to creditors—Manner—Filings—Publication. (1) Subject to subsection (2)...

11.42.030 - Notice to creditors—Form. - RCW 11.42.030 Notice to creditors—Form. Notice under RCW 11.42.020 must...

11.42.040 - "Reasonably ascertainable" creditor—Definition—Reasonable diligence—Presumptions—Petition for order. - RCW 11.42.040 "Reasonably ascertainable" creditor—Definition—Reasonable diligence—Presumptions—Petition for order. (1) For...

11.42.050 - Claims against decedent—Time limits. - RCW 11.42.050 Claims against decedent—Time limits. (1) If a notice...

11.42.060 - Claims involving liability or casualty insurance—Limitations—Exceptions to time limits. - RCW 11.42.060 Claims involving liability or casualty insurance—Limitations—Exceptions to time...

11.42.070 - Claims—Form—Manner of presentation—Waiver of defects. - RCW 11.42.070 Claims—Form—Manner of presentation—Waiver of defects. (1) The claimant,...

11.42.080 - Claims—Duty to allow or reject—Notice of petition to allow—Attorneys' fees. - RCW 11.42.080 Claims—Duty to allow or reject—Notice of petition to...

11.42.085 - Property liable for claims—Payment limits. - RCW 11.42.085 Property liable for claims—Payment limits. (1) The decedent's...

11.42.090 - Allowance of claims—Notice—Payment order. - RCW 11.42.090 Allowance of claims—Notice—Payment order. (1) If the notice...

11.42.100 - Rejection of claim—Time limits—Notice—Time limit for suit—Compromise of claim. - RCW 11.42.100 Rejection of claim—Time limits—Notice—Time limit for suit—Compromise of...

11.42.110 - Effect of judgment against notice agent. - RCW 11.42.110 Effect of judgment against notice agent. The effect...

11.42.120 - Execution barred upon decedent's death—Presentation—Sale of property. - RCW 11.42.120 Execution barred upon decedent's death—Presentation—Sale of property. If...

11.42.125 - Secured claim—Creditor's right. - RCW 11.42.125 Secured claim—Creditor's right. If a creditor's claim is...

11.42.130 - Claim of notice agent or beneficiary—Payment. - RCW 11.42.130 Claim of notice agent or beneficiary—Payment. A claim...

11.42.140 - Notice to creditors when notice agent resigns, dies, or is removed—Limit tolled by vacancy. - RCW 11.42.140 Notice to creditors when notice agent resigns, dies,...

11.42.150 - Appointment of personal representative—Cessation of notice agent powers and authority—Notice not affected—Personal representative's powers—Petition for reimbursement for allowance and payment of claims by notice agent. - RCW 11.42.150 Appointment of personal representative—Cessation of notice agent powers...

11.42.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. - RCW 11.42.900 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c...

Chapter 11.44 - Inventory and Appraisement.

11.44.015 - Inventory and appraisement—Filing—Copy distribution. - RCW 11.44.015 Inventory and appraisement—Filing—Copy distribution. (1) Within three months...

11.44.025 - Additional inventory and appraisement—Copy distribution. - RCW 11.44.025 Additional inventory and appraisement—Copy distribution. Whenever any property...

11.44.035 - Inventory and appraisement may be contradicted or avoided. - RCW 11.44.035 Inventory and appraisement may be contradicted or avoided....

11.44.050 - Inventory and appraisement—Failure to return or provide copy—Revocation of letters. - RCW 11.44.050 Inventory and appraisement—Failure to return or provide copy—Revocation...

11.44.070 - Persons assisting in appraisement—Compensation—Refund. - RCW 11.44.070 Persons assisting in appraisement—Compensation—Refund. The personal representative may...

11.44.085 - Claims against personal representative included. - RCW 11.44.085 Claims against personal representative included. The naming or...

11.44.090 - Discharge of debt—Specific bequest and inclusion in inventory and appraisement. - RCW 11.44.090 Discharge of debt—Specific bequest and inclusion in inventory...

Chapter 11.48 - Personal Representatives—General Provisions—Actions by and Against.

11.48.010 - General powers and duties. - RCW 11.48.010 General powers and duties. It shall be the...

11.48.020 - Right to possession and management of estate. - RCW 11.48.020 Right to possession and management of estate. Every...

11.48.025 - Continuation of decedent's business. - RCW 11.48.025 Continuation of decedent's business. Upon a showing of...

11.48.030 - Chargeable with whole estate. - RCW 11.48.030 Chargeable with whole estate. Every personal representative shall...

11.48.040 - Not chargeable on special promise to pay decedent's debts unless in writing. - RCW 11.48.040 Not chargeable on special promise to pay decedent's...

11.48.050 - Allowance of necessary expenses. - RCW 11.48.050 Allowance of necessary expenses. He or she shall...

11.48.060 - May recover for embezzled or alienated property of decedent. - RCW 11.48.060 May recover for embezzled or alienated property of...

11.48.070 - Concealed or embezzled property—Proceedings for discovery. - RCW 11.48.070 Concealed or embezzled property—Proceedings for discovery. The court...

11.48.080 - Uncollectible debts—Liability—Purchase of claims by personal representative. - RCW 11.48.080 Uncollectible debts—Liability—Purchase of claims by personal representative. No...

11.48.090 - Actions for recovery of property and on contract. - RCW 11.48.090 Actions for recovery of property and on contract....

11.48.120 - Action on bond of previous personal representative. - RCW 11.48.120 Action on bond of previous personal representative. Any...

11.48.130 - Compromise of claims. - RCW 11.48.130 Compromise of claims. The court may authorize the...

11.48.140 - Recovery of decedent's fraudulent conveyances. - RCW 11.48.140 Recovery of decedent's fraudulent conveyances. When there shall...

11.48.150 - Several personal representatives considered as one. - RCW 11.48.150 Several personal representatives considered as one. In an...

11.48.160 - Default judgment not evidence of assets—Exception. - RCW 11.48.160 Default judgment not evidence of assets—Exception. When a...

11.48.180 - Liability of executor de son tort. - RCW 11.48.180 Liability of executor de son tort. No person...

11.48.190 - Executor of executor may not sue for estate of first testator. - RCW 11.48.190 Executor of executor may not sue for estate...

11.48.200 - Arrest and attachment, when, authorized. - RCW 11.48.200 Arrest and attachment, when, authorized. In an action...

11.48.210 - Compensation—Attorney's fees. - RCW 11.48.210 Compensation—Attorney's fees. If testator by will makes provision...

Chapter 11.54 - Family Support and Postdeath Creditor's Claim Exemptions.

11.54.010 - Award to surviving spouse, domestic partner, or children—Petition. - RCW 11.54.010 Award to surviving spouse, domestic partner, or children—Petition....

11.54.020 - Amount of basic award. - RCW 11.54.020 Amount of basic award. The amount of the...

11.54.030 - Conditions to award. - RCW 11.54.030 Conditions to award. (1) The court may not...

11.54.040 - Increase in amount of award—Factors for consideration. - RCW 11.54.040 Increase in amount of award—Factors for consideration. (1)...

11.54.050 - Decrease in amount of award—Factors for consideration. - RCW 11.54.050 Decrease in amount of award—Factors for consideration. (1)...

11.54.060 - Priority of awarded property—Effect of purchase or encumbrance on property. - RCW 11.54.060 Priority of awarded property—Effect of purchase or encumbrance...

11.54.070 - Immunity of award from debts and claims of creditors. - RCW 11.54.070 Immunity of award from debts and claims of...

11.54.080 - Exemption of additional assets from claims of creditors—Petition—Notice—Court order. - RCW 11.54.080 Exemption of additional assets from claims of creditors—Petition—Notice—Court...

11.54.090 - Venue for petition—Petition and hearing requirements—Notice of hearing. - RCW 11.54.090 Venue for petition—Petition and hearing requirements—Notice of hearing....

11.54.100 - Exhaustion of estate—Closure of estate—Discharge of personal representative. - RCW 11.54.100 Exhaustion of estate—Closure of estate—Discharge of personal representative....

Chapter 11.56 - Sales, Exchanges, Leases, Mortgages, and Borrowing.

11.56.005 - Authority to exchange. - RCW 11.56.005 Authority to exchange. Whenever it shall appear upon...

11.56.010 - Authority to sell, lease or mortgage. - RCW 11.56.010 Authority to sell, lease or mortgage. The court...

11.56.020 - Sale, lease or mortgage of personal property. - RCW 11.56.020 Sale, lease or mortgage of personal property. The...

11.56.030 - Sale, lease or mortgage of real estate—Petition—Notice—Hearing. - RCW 11.56.030 Sale, lease or mortgage of real estate—Petition—Notice—Hearing. Whenever...

11.56.040 - Order directing mortgage. - RCW 11.56.040 Order directing mortgage. If the court should determine...

11.56.045 - Order directing lease. - RCW 11.56.045 Order directing lease. If the court should determine...

11.56.050 - Order directing sale. - RCW 11.56.050 Order directing sale. If the court should determine...

11.56.060 - Public sales—Notice. - RCW 11.56.060 Public sales—Notice. When real property is directed to...

11.56.070 - Postponement, adjournment of sale—Notice. - RCW 11.56.070 Postponement, adjournment of sale—Notice. The personal representative, should...

11.56.080 - Private sales of realty—Notice—Bids. - RCW 11.56.080 Private sales of realty—Notice—Bids. When a sale of...

11.56.090 - Minimum price—Private sale—Sale by negotiation—Reappraisement. - RCW 11.56.090 Minimum price—Private sale—Sale by negotiation—Reappraisement. No sale of...

11.56.100 - Confirmation of sale—Approval—Resale. - RCW 11.56.100 Confirmation of sale—Approval—Resale. The personal representative making any...

11.56.110 - Offer of increased bid—Duty of court. - RCW 11.56.110 Offer of increased bid—Duty of court. If, at...

11.56.115 - Effect of confirmation. - RCW 11.56.115 Effect of confirmation. No petition or allegation thereof...

11.56.120 - Conveyance after confirmation of sale. - RCW 11.56.120 Conveyance after confirmation of sale. Upon the confirmation...

11.56.180 - Sale of decedent's contract interest in land. - RCW 11.56.180 Sale of decedent's contract interest in land. If...

11.56.210 - Assignment of decedent's contract. - RCW 11.56.210 Assignment of decedent's contract. Upon the confirmation of...

11.56.220 - Redemption of decedent's mortgaged estate. - RCW 11.56.220 Redemption of decedent's mortgaged estate. If any person...

11.56.230 - Sale or mortgage to effect redemption. - RCW 11.56.230 Sale or mortgage to effect redemption. If it...

11.56.240 - Sale of mortgaged property if redemption inexpedient. - RCW 11.56.240 Sale of mortgaged property if redemption inexpedient. If...

11.56.250 - Sales directed by will. - RCW 11.56.250 Sales directed by will. When property is directed...

11.56.265 - Broker's fee and closing expenses—Sale, mortgage or lease. - RCW 11.56.265 Broker's fee and closing expenses—Sale, mortgage or lease....

11.56.280 - Borrowing on general credit of estate—Petition—Notice—Hearing. - RCW 11.56.280 Borrowing on general credit of estate—Petition—Notice—Hearing. Whenever it...

Chapter 11.60 - Performance of Decedent's Contracts.

11.60.010 - Order for performance on application of personal representative. - RCW 11.60.010 Order for performance on application of personal representative....

11.60.020 - Petition, notice, and hearing when personal representative fails to make application. - RCW 11.60.020 Petition, notice, and hearing when personal representative fails...

11.60.030 - Hearing. - RCW 11.60.030 Hearing. At the time appointed for such hearing,...

11.60.040 - Conveyance of real property—Effect. - RCW 11.60.040 Conveyance of real property—Effect. In the case of...

11.60.060 - Procedure on death of person entitled to performance. - RCW 11.60.060 Procedure on death of person entitled to performance....

Chapter 11.62 - Small Estates—Disposition of Property.

11.62.005 - Definitions. - RCW 11.62.005 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following...

11.62.010 - Disposition of personal property, debts by affidavit, proof of death—Contents of affidavit—Procedure—Securities. - RCW 11.62.010 Disposition of personal property, debts by affidavit, proof...

11.62.020 - Effect of affidavit and proof of death—Discharge and release of transferor—Refusal to pay or deliver—Procedure—False affidavit—Conflicting affidavits—Accountability. - RCW 11.62.020 Effect of affidavit and proof of death—Discharge and...

11.62.030 - Payment to surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner of moneys on deposit of deceased credit union member—Limitation—Affidavit—Accounting to personal representative. - RCW 11.62.030 Payment to surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner...

Chapter 11.64 - Partnership Property.

11.64.002 - Inventory—Appraisement. - RCW 11.64.002 Inventory—Appraisement. Within three months after receiving written request...

11.64.008 - Surviving partner may continue in possession. - RCW 11.64.008 Surviving partner may continue in possession. The surviving...

11.64.016 - Security may be required. - RCW 11.64.016 Security may be required. If the surviving partner...

11.64.022 - Failure to furnish inventory, list liabilities, permit appraisal, etc.—Show cause—Contempt of court—Receiver. - RCW 11.64.022 Failure to furnish inventory, list liabilities, permit appraisal,...

11.64.030 - Surviving partner or partners may purchase deceased's interest—Valuation—Conditions of sale—Protection against partnership liabilities. - RCW 11.64.030 Surviving partner or partners may purchase deceased's interest—Valuation—Conditions...

11.64.040 - Surviving partner may operate under agreement with estate—Termination. - RCW 11.64.040 Surviving partner may operate under agreement with estate—Termination....

Chapter 11.66 - Social Security Benefits.

11.66.010 - Social security benefits—Payment to survivors or department of social and health services—Effect. - RCW 11.66.010 Social security benefits—Payment to survivors or department of...

11.66.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. - RCW 11.66.900 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c...

Chapter 11.68 - Settlement of Estates Without Administration.

11.68.011 - Settlement without court intervention—Petition—Conditions—Exceptions. - RCW 11.68.011 Settlement without court intervention—Petition—Conditions—Exceptions. (1) A personal representative...

11.68.021 - Hearing on petition for nonintervention powers. - RCW 11.68.021 Hearing on petition for nonintervention powers. A hearing...

11.68.041 - Petition for nonintervention powers—Notice requirements—Exceptions. - RCW 11.68.041 Petition for nonintervention powers—Notice requirements—Exceptions. (1) Advance notice...

11.68.050 - Objections to granting of nonintervention powers—Restrictions. - RCW 11.68.050 Objections to granting of nonintervention powers—Restrictions. (1) If...

11.68.060 - Death, resignation, or disablement of personal representative—Successor to administer nonintervention powers—Petition. - RCW 11.68.060 Death, resignation, or disablement of personal representative—Successor to...

11.68.065 - Report of affairs of estate—Petition by beneficiary—Filing—Notice—Hearing—Other accounting and information. - RCW 11.68.065 Report of affairs of estate—Petition by beneficiary—Filing—Notice—Hearing—Other accounting...

11.68.070 - Procedure when personal representative recreant to trust or subject to removal. - RCW 11.68.070 Procedure when personal representative recreant to trust or...

11.68.080 - Vacation or restriction of nonintervention powers following insolvency—Notice—Determinations affecting prior grants of nonintervention powers upon petition—Endorsement on prior orders. - RCW 11.68.080 Vacation or restriction of nonintervention powers following insolvency—Notice—Determinations...

11.68.085 - Nonintervention powers—Generally. - RCW 11.68.085 Nonintervention powers—Generally. A personal representative with nonintervention powers...

11.68.090 - Nonintervention powers—Powers, duties, restrictions, and liabilities—Effect of will provisions. - RCW 11.68.090 Nonintervention powers—Powers, duties, restrictions, and liabilities—Effect of will...

11.68.095 - Co-personal representatives—Powers. - RCW 11.68.095 Co-personal representatives—Powers. Except as otherwise provided by the...

11.68.100 - Closing of estate—Alternative decrees—Notice—Hearing—Fees. - RCW 11.68.100 Closing of estate—Alternative decrees—Notice—Hearing—Fees. (1) When the estate...

11.68.110 - Declaration of completion of probate—Contents—Notice—Discharge of personal representative—Waiver of notice. - RCW 11.68.110 Declaration of completion of probate—Contents—Notice—Discharge of personal representative—Waiver...

11.68.112 - Final distribution upon declaration and notice of filing of declaration of completion of probate—Special powers of personal representative—Discharge from liability. - RCW 11.68.112 Final distribution upon declaration and notice of filing...

11.68.114 - Declaration of completion of probate—Special powers of personal representative to hold reserve and deal with taxing authorities—Notice of filing of declaration—Discharge from liability. - RCW 11.68.114 Declaration of completion of probate—Special powers of personal...

11.68.120 - Nonintervention powers not deemed waived by obtaining order or decree. - RCW 11.68.120 Nonintervention powers not deemed waived by obtaining order...

11.68.130 - Power to construe and interpret will. - RCW 11.68.130 Power to construe and interpret will. (1) A...

11.68.140 - Party to transactions—Presumption of necessity. - RCW 11.68.140 Party to transactions—Presumption of necessity. A party to...

11.68.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. - RCW 11.68.900 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c...

Chapter 11.72 - Distribution Before Settlement.

11.72.002 - Delivery of specific property to distributee before final decree. - RCW 11.72.002 Delivery of specific property to distributee before final...

11.72.006 - Decree of partial distribution—Distribution of part of estate. - RCW 11.72.006 Decree of partial distribution—Distribution of part of estate....

Chapter 11.76 - Settlement of Estates.

11.76.010 - Report of personal representative—Contents—Interim reports. - RCW 11.76.010 Report of personal representative—Contents—Interim reports. Not less frequently...

11.76.020 - Notice of hearing—Settlement of report. - RCW 11.76.020 Notice of hearing—Settlement of report. It shall not...

11.76.030 - Final report and petition for distribution—Contents. - RCW 11.76.030 Final report and petition for distribution—Contents. When the...

11.76.040 - Time and place of hearing—Notice. - RCW 11.76.040 Time and place of hearing—Notice. When such final...

11.76.050 - Hearing on final report—Decree of distribution. - RCW 11.76.050 Hearing on final report—Decree of distribution. Upon the...

11.76.060 - Continuance to cite in sureties on bond when account incorrect. - RCW 11.76.060 Continuance to cite in sureties on bond when...

11.76.070 - Attorney's fees to contestant of erroneous account or report. - RCW 11.76.070 Attorney's fees to contestant of erroneous account or...

11.76.080 - Representation of incapacitated person by guardian ad litem—Exception. - RCW 11.76.080 Representation of incapacitated person by guardian ad litem—Exception....

11.76.095 - Distribution of estates to minors. - RCW 11.76.095 Distribution of estates to minors. When a decree...

11.76.100 - Receipts for expenses from personal representative. - RCW 11.76.100 Receipts for expenses from personal representative. In rendering...

11.76.110 - Order of payment of debts. - RCW 11.76.110 Order of payment of debts. After payment of...

11.76.120 - Limitation on preference to mortgage or judgment. - RCW 11.76.120 Limitation on preference to mortgage or judgment. The...

11.76.130 - Expense of monument. - RCW 11.76.130 Expense of monument. Personal representatives of the estate...

11.76.150 - Payment of claims where estate insufficient. - RCW 11.76.150 Payment of claims where estate insufficient. If the...

11.76.160 - Liability of personal representative. - RCW 11.76.160 Liability of personal representative. Whenever a decree shall...

11.76.170 - Action on claim not acted on—Contribution. - RCW 11.76.170 Action on claim not acted on—Contribution. If, after...

11.76.180 - Order maturing claim not due. - RCW 11.76.180 Order maturing claim not due. If there be...

11.76.190 - Procedure on contingent and disputed claim. - RCW 11.76.190 Procedure on contingent and disputed claim. If there...

11.76.200 - Agent for absentee distributee. - RCW 11.76.200 Agent for absentee distributee. When any estate has...

11.76.210 - Agent's bond. - RCW 11.76.210 Agent's bond. Such agent shall make, subscribe and...

11.76.220 - Sale of unclaimed estate—Remittance of proceeds to department of revenue. - RCW 11.76.220 Sale of unclaimed estate—Remittance of proceeds to department...

11.76.230 - Liability of agent. - RCW 11.76.230 Liability of agent. The agent shall be liable...

11.76.240 - Claimant to proceeds of sale. - RCW 11.76.240 Claimant to proceeds of sale. During the time...

11.76.243 - Heirs may institute probate proceedings if no claimant appears. - RCW 11.76.243 Heirs may institute probate proceedings if no claimant...

11.76.245 - Procedure when claim made after time limitation. - RCW 11.76.245 Procedure when claim made after time limitation. After...

11.76.247 - When court retains jurisdiction after entry of decree of distribution. - RCW 11.76.247 When court retains jurisdiction after entry of decree...

11.76.250 - Letters after final settlement. - RCW 11.76.250 Letters after final settlement. A final settlement of...

Chapter 11.80 - Estates of Absentees.

11.80.010 - Petition—Notice—Hearing—Appointment of trustee. - RCW 11.80.010 Petition—Notice—Hearing—Appointment of trustee. Whenever it shall be made...

11.80.020 - Inventory and appraisement—Bond of trustee. - RCW 11.80.020 Inventory and appraisement—Bond of trustee. The trustee so...

11.80.030 - Reports of trustee. - RCW 11.80.030 Reports of trustee. The trustee shall, at the...

11.80.040 - Sale of property—Application of proceeds and income. - RCW 11.80.040 Sale of property—Application of proceeds and income. If...

11.80.050 - Allowance for support of dependents—Sale of property. - RCW 11.80.050 Allowance for support of dependents—Sale of property. Whenever...

11.80.055 - Continuation of absentee's business—Performance of absentee's contracts. - RCW 11.80.055 Continuation of absentee's business—Performance of absentee's contracts. Upon...

11.80.060 - Removal or resignation of trustee—Final account. - RCW 11.80.060 Removal or resignation of trustee—Final account. The court...

11.80.070 - Period of trusteeship. - RCW 11.80.070 Period of trusteeship. Such trusteeship shall continue until...

11.80.080 - Provisional distribution—Notice of hearing—Will. - RCW 11.80.080 Provisional distribution—Notice of hearing—Will. Whenever the owner of...

11.80.090 - Hearing—Distribution—Bond of distributees. - RCW 11.80.090 Hearing—Distribution—Bond of distributees. If it shall appear to...

11.80.100 - Final distribution—Notice of hearing—Decree. - RCW 11.80.100 Final distribution—Notice of hearing—Decree. Whenever the owner of...

11.80.110 - Escheat for want of presumptive heirs. - RCW 11.80.110 Escheat for want of presumptive heirs. Whenever the...

11.80.120 - Personnel missing in action, interned, or captured construed as "absentee." - RCW 11.80.120 Personnel missing in action, interned, or captured construed...

11.80.130 - Summary procedure without full trustee proceeding—When permitted—Application for order—Form. - RCW 11.80.130 Summary procedure without full trustee proceeding—When permitted—Application for...

Chapter 11.84 - Inheritance Rights of Slayers or Abusers.

11.84.010 - Definitions. - RCW 11.84.010 Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Abuser"...

11.84.020 - Slayer or abuser not to benefit from death. - RCW 11.84.020 Slayer or abuser not to benefit from death....

11.84.025 - Disposition of retirement system proceeds payable to slayer or abuser. - RCW 11.84.025 Disposition of retirement system proceeds payable to slayer...

11.84.030 - Slayer or abuser deemed to predecease decedent. - RCW 11.84.030 Slayer or abuser deemed to predecease decedent. The...

11.84.040 - Distribution of decedent's property. - RCW 11.84.040 Distribution of decedent's property. Property which would have...

11.84.050 - Distribution of property held jointly with slayer or abuser. - RCW 11.84.050 Distribution of property held jointly with slayer or...

11.84.060 - Reversion and vested remainder. - RCW 11.84.060 Reversion and vested remainder. Property in which the...

11.84.070 - Property subject to divestment, etc. - RCW 11.84.070 Property subject to divestment, etc. Any interest in...

11.84.080 - Contingent remainders and future interests. - RCW 11.84.080 Contingent remainders and future interests. As to any...

11.84.090 - Property appointed—Powers of revocation or appointment. - RCW 11.84.090 Property appointed—Powers of revocation or appointment. (1) Property...

11.84.100 - Insurance proceeds. - RCW 11.84.100 Insurance proceeds. (1) Insurance proceeds payable to the...

11.84.110 - Payment by insurance company, bank, etc.—No additional liability. - RCW 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. - RCW 11.84.120 Rights of persons without notice dealing with slayer...

11.84.130 - Record of conviction as evidence against claimant of property. - RCW 11.84.130 Record of conviction as evidence against claimant of...

11.84.140 - Slayer determination—Conviction—Preponderance of evidence. - RCW 11.84.140 Slayer determination—Conviction—Preponderance of evidence. (1) A final judgment...

11.84.150 - Abuser determination—Conviction—Clear, cogent, and convincing evidence. - RCW 11.84.150 Abuser determination—Conviction—Clear, cogent, and convincing evidence. (1) A...

11.84.160 - Abuser determination—Evidence factors. - RCW 11.84.160 Abuser determination—Evidence factors. (1) In determining whether a...

11.84.170 - Abuser—When entitled to property interest. - RCW 11.84.170 Abuser—When entitled to property interest. Notwithstanding the provisions...

11.84.180 - Application—Relation to other laws. - RCW 11.84.180 Application—Relation to other laws. The provisions of this...

11.84.900 - Chapter to be construed broadly. - RCW 11.84.900 Chapter to be construed broadly. This chapter shall...

Chapter 11.86 - Disclaimer of Interests.

11.86.011 - Definitions. - RCW 11.86.011 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the...

11.86.021 - Disclaimer of interest authorized. - RCW 11.86.021 Disclaimer of interest authorized. (1) A beneficiary may...

11.86.031 - Contents of disclaimer—Time and filing requirements—Fee. - RCW 11.86.031 Contents of disclaimer—Time and filing requirements—Fee. (1) The...

11.86.041 - Disposition of disclaimed interest. - RCW 11.86.041 Disposition of disclaimed interest. (1) Unless the instrument...

11.86.051 - When disclaimer barred—Exception. - RCW 11.86.051 When disclaimer barred—Exception. (1) A beneficiary may not...

11.86.061 - Effect of spendthrift or similar restriction. - RCW 11.86.061 Effect of spendthrift or similar restriction. A beneficiary...

11.86.071 - Liability for distribution—Effect of disclaimer. - RCW 11.86.071 Liability for distribution—Effect of disclaimer. No legal representative...

11.86.080 - Rights under other statutes or rules not abridged. - RCW 11.86.080 Rights under other statutes or rules not abridged....

11.86.090 - Interests existing on June 7, 1973. - RCW 11.86.090 Interests existing on June 7, 1973. Any interest...

Chapter 11.90 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.

11.90.010 - Short title. - RCW 11.90.010 Short title. This chapter may be cited as...

11.90.020 - Definitions. - RCW 11.90.020 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) "Adult" means an...

11.90.030 - Foreign country treatment. - RCW 11.90.030 Foreign country treatment. A court of this state...

11.90.040 - Communications with out-of-state courts. - RCW 11.90.040 Communications with out-of-state courts. (1) A court of...

11.90.050 - Requests between in-state and out-of-state courts. - RCW 11.90.050 Requests between in-state and out-of-state courts. (1) In...

11.90.060 - Testimony and documentary evidence from another state. - RCW 11.90.060 Testimony and documentary evidence from another state. (1)...

11.90.200 - Definitions. - RCW 11.90.200 Definitions. (1) In this chapter: (a) "Emergency" means...

11.90.210 - Exclusive jurisdictional basis. - RCW 11.90.210 Exclusive jurisdictional basis. This chapter provides the exclusive...

11.90.220 - Appointing a guardian or issuing a protective order. - RCW 11.90.220 Appointing a guardian or issuing a protective order....

11.90.230 - Special jurisdiction. - RCW 11.90.230 Special jurisdiction. (1) A court of this state...

11.90.240 - Exclusive jurisdiction for court appointing a guardian or issuing a protective order. - RCW 11.90.240 Exclusive jurisdiction for court appointing a guardian or...

11.90.250 - In-state court declining jurisdiction. - RCW 11.90.250 In-state court declining jurisdiction. (1) A court of...

11.90.260 - Jurisdiction required by unjustifiable conduct. - RCW 11.90.260 Jurisdiction required by unjustifiable conduct. (1) If at...

11.90.270 - Notice of petition requirements when not respondent's home state on filing date. - RCW 11.90.270 Notice of petition requirements when not respondent's home...

11.90.280 - Rules when guardian appointment or protective order petition is filed in Washington and another state. - RCW 11.90.280 Rules when guardian appointment or protective order petition...

11.90.400 - Procedure for transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to an out-of-state court. - RCW 11.90.400 Procedure for transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to...

11.90.410 - Procedures for transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to Washington. - RCW 11.90.410 Procedures for transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to...

11.90.420 - Registering out-of-state guardianship. - RCW 11.90.420 Registering out-of-state guardianship. If a guardian has been...

11.90.430 - Registering an out-of-state protective order. - RCW 11.90.430 Registering an out-of-state protective order. If a guardian...

11.90.440 - Enforcement of guardianship or protective order from another state. - RCW 11.90.440 Enforcement of guardianship or protective order from another...

11.90.450 - Uniformity. - RCW 11.90.450 Uniformity. In applying and construing this uniform act,...

11.90.460 - Application of the federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act. - RCW 11.90.460 Application of the federal electronic signatures in global...

11.90.470 - Application. - RCW 11.90.470 Application. (1) This chapter applies to guardianship and...

Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.

11.95A.001 - Short title. - RCW 11.95A.001 Short title. This chapter may be known and...

11.95A.010 - Definitions. - RCW 11.95A.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...

11.95A.020 - Governing law. - RCW 11.95A.020 Governing law. Unless the terms of the instrument...

11.95A.030 - Common law and principles of equity supplement. - RCW 11.95A.030 Common law and principles of equity supplement. The...

11.95A.100 - Creation of power of appointment. - RCW 11.95A.100 Creation of power of appointment. (1) A power...

11.95A.110 - Power not transferable. - RCW 11.95A.110 Power not transferable. A powerholder may not transfer...

11.95A.120 - Presumption of unlimited authority. - RCW 11.95A.120 Presumption of unlimited authority. Subject to RCW 11.95A.140...

11.95A.130 - Presumption of unlimited authority—Exception. - RCW 11.95A.130 Presumption of unlimited authority—Exception. Unless the terms of...

11.95A.140 - Rules of classification. - RCW 11.95A.140 Rules of classification. (1) In this section, "adverse...

11.95A.150 - Power to revoke or amend. - RCW 11.95A.150 Power to revoke or amend. A donor may...

11.95A.200 - Requisites for exercise of power of appointment. - RCW 11.95A.200 Requisites for exercise of power of appointment. A...

11.95A.210 - Intent to exercise—Determining intent from residuary clause. - RCW 11.95A.210 Intent to exercise—Determining intent from residuary clause. (1)...

11.95A.220 - Intent to exercise—After-acquired power. - RCW 11.95A.220 Intent to exercise—After-acquired power. Unless the terms of...

11.95A.230 - Substantial compliance with donor-imposed formal requirement. - RCW 11.95A.230 Substantial compliance with donor-imposed formal requirement. A powerholder's...

11.95A.240 - Permissible appointment. - RCW 11.95A.240 Permissible appointment. (1) A powerholder of a general...

11.95A.250 - Appointment to deceased appointee or permissible appointee's descendant. - RCW 11.95A.250 Appointment to deceased appointee or permissible appointee's descendant....

11.95A.260 - Impermissible appointment. - RCW 11.95A.260 Impermissible appointment. (1) Except as otherwise provided in...

11.95A.270 - Selective allocation doctrine. - RCW 11.95A.270 Selective allocation doctrine. If a powerholder exercises a...

11.95A.280 - Capture doctrine—Disposition of ineffectively appointed property under general power. - RCW 11.95A.280 Capture doctrine—Disposition of ineffectively appointed property under general...

11.95A.290 - Disposition of unappointed property—Released or unexercised general power. - RCW 11.95A.290 Disposition of unappointed property—Released or unexercised general power....

11.95A.300 - Disposition of unappointed property—Released or unexercised nongeneral power. - RCW 11.95A.300 Disposition of unappointed property—Released or unexercised nongeneral power....

11.95A.310 - Disposition of unappointed property—Partial appointment to taker in default. - RCW 11.95A.310 Disposition of unappointed property—Partial appointment to taker in...

11.95A.320 - Appointment to taker in default. - RCW 11.95A.320 Appointment to taker in default. If a powerholder...

11.95A.330 - Powerholder's authority to revoke or amend exercise. - RCW 11.95A.330 Powerholder's authority to revoke or amend exercise. A...

11.95A.340 - Notice of exercise of testamentary power. - RCW 11.95A.340 Notice of exercise of testamentary power. Unless the...

11.95A.350 - Exercise of power in favor of holder—Limitations. - RCW 11.95A.350 Exercise of power in favor of holder—Limitations. If...

11.95A.355 - Exercise of power in favor of holder—Disregard of provision conferring absolute or similar power—Power of removal. - RCW 11.95A.355 Exercise of power in favor of holder—Disregard of...

11.95A.360 - Exercise of power in favor of holder—Income under marital deduction—Spousal power of appointment. - RCW 11.95A.360 Exercise of power in favor of holder—Income under...

11.95A.365 - Exercise of power in favor of holder—Inference of law. - RCW 11.95A.365 Exercise of power in favor of holder—Inference of...

11.95A.370 - Exercise of power in favor of holder—Applicability. - RCW 11.95A.370 Exercise of power in favor of holder—Applicability. (1)(a)...

11.95A.375 - Exercise of power in favor of holder—Cause of action. - RCW 11.95A.375 Exercise of power in favor of holder—Cause of...

11.95A.400 - Disclaimer. - RCW 11.95A.400 Disclaimer. As provided by chapter 11.86 RCW: (1)...

11.95A.410 - Authority to release. - RCW 11.95A.410 Authority to release. A powerholder may release a...

11.95A.420 - Method of release. - RCW 11.95A.420 Method of release. A powerholder of a releasable...

11.95A.430 - Revocation or amendment of release. - RCW 11.95A.430 Revocation or amendment of release. A powerholder may...

11.95A.440 - Power to contract—Presently exercisable power of appointment. - RCW 11.95A.440 Power to contract—Presently exercisable power of appointment. A...

11.95A.450 - Power to contract—Power of appointment not presently exercisable. - RCW 11.95A.450 Power to contract—Power of appointment not presently exercisable....

11.95A.460 - Remedy for breach of contract to appoint or not to appoint. - RCW 11.95A.460 Remedy for breach of contract to appoint or...

11.95A.500 - Creditor claims—General power created by powerholder. - RCW 11.95A.500 Creditor claims—General power created by powerholder. (1) In...

11.95A.510 - Creditor claims—General power not created by powerholder. - RCW 11.95A.510 Creditor claims—General power not created by powerholder. (1)...

11.95A.520 - Power to withdraw. - RCW 11.95A.520 Power to withdraw. (1) For purposes of RCW...

11.95A.530 - Creditor claims—Nongeneral power. - RCW 11.95A.530 Creditor claims—Nongeneral power. (1) Except as otherwise provided...

11.95A.900 - Uniformity of application and construction. - RCW 11.95A.900 Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and...

11.95A.901 - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act. - RCW 11.95A.901 Relation to electronic signatures in global and national...

11.95A.902 - Application—Existing relationships. - RCW 11.95A.902 Application—Existing relationships. (1) Except as otherwise provided in...

11.95A.903 - Effective date—2021 c 140 §§ 3101-3614. - RCW 11.95A.903 Effective date—2021 c 140 §§ 3101-3614. Sections 3101...

Chapter 11.96A - Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution.

11.96A.010 - Purpose. - RCW 11.96A.010 Purpose. The overall purpose of this chapter is...

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

11.96A.030 - Definitions. - RCW 11.96A.030 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout...

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

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

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

11.96A.070 - Statutes of limitation. - RCW 11.96A.070 Statutes of limitation. (1)(a) A beneficiary of an...

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

11.96A.090 - Judicial proceedings. - RCW 11.96A.090 Judicial proceedings. (1) A judicial proceeding under this...

11.96A.100 - Procedural rules. - RCW 11.96A.100 Procedural rules. Unless rules of court require or...

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

11.96A.115 - Discovery. - RCW 11.96A.115 Discovery. In all matters governed by this title,...

11.96A.120 - Application of doctrine of virtual representation. - RCW 11.96A.120 Application of doctrine of virtual representation. (1) Notice...

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

11.96A.127 - Charitable dispositions by will or trust. - RCW 11.96A.127 Charitable dispositions by will or trust. (1) Except...

11.96A.130 - Other notice requirements not impaired. - RCW 11.96A.130 Other notice requirements not impaired. Nothing in this...

11.96A.140 - Waiver of notice. - RCW 11.96A.140 Waiver of notice. Notwithstanding any other provision of...

11.96A.150 - Costs—Attorneys' fees. - RCW 11.96A.150 Costs—Attorneys' fees. (1) Either the superior court or...

11.96A.160 - Appointment of guardian ad litem. - RCW 11.96A.160 Appointment of guardian ad litem. (1) The court,...

11.96A.170 - Trial by jury. - RCW 11.96A.170 Trial by jury. If a party is entitled...

11.96A.180 - Execution on judgments. - RCW 11.96A.180 Execution on judgments. Judgment on the issues, as...

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

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