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WA Rev Code § 11.120.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.120 - Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.|11.120.900 - Uniformity of application and construction.

RCW 11.120.900 Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.[ 2016 c 140 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 11.120.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.120 - Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.|11.120.901 - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.

RCW 11.120.901 Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.This chapter modifies, limits, or supersedes the electronic signatures in global and national commerce act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001(c) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7003(b).[ 2016 c 140 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.010 (2021)
2021 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.

RCW 11.125.010 Short title—2016 c 209.Chapter 209, Laws of 2016 may be known and cited as the uniform power of attorney act.[ 2016 c 209 § 101.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.030 - Application—Exceptions.

RCW 11.125.030 Application—Exceptions.(1) This chapter applies to all powers of attorney except:(a) A power to the extent it is coupled with an interest in the subject of the power, including a power given to or for the benefit of a creditor in connection with a credit transaction;(b) A proxy or other delegation to exercise voting rights or management rights with respect to an entity; and(c) A power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose.(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, RCW 11.125.170 shall not apply to a power to make health care decisions under RCW 11.125.400 and 11.125.410, nor shall it apply to the power to nominate a guardian for a minor child under RCW 11.125.410.[ 2016 c 209 § 103.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.040 - Power of attorney—Termination.

RCW 11.125.040 Power of attorney—Termination.The authority conferred under a power of attorney created prior to January 1, 2017, and also for a power of attorney created on or after January 1, 2017, terminates upon the incapacity of the principal unless the writing contains the words "This power of attorney shall not be affected by disability of the principal," or "This power of attorney shall become effective upon the disability of the principal," or similar words showing the intent of the principal that the authority conferred shall be exercisable notwithstanding the principal's incapacity.[ 2016 c 209 § 104.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.050 - Power of attorney—Requirements.

RCW 11.125.050 Power of attorney—Requirements.(1) A power of attorney must be signed and dated by the principal, and the signature must be either acknowledged before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments, or attested by two or more competent witnesses who are neither home care providers for the principal nor care providers at an adult family home or long-term care facility in which the principal resides, and who are unrelated to the principal or agent by blood, marriage, or state registered domestic partnership, by subscribing their names to the power of attorney, while in the presence of the principal and at the principal's direction or request.(2) A power of attorney shall be considered signed in accordance with this section if, in the case of a principal who is physically unable to sign his or her name, the principal makes a mark in accordance with RCW 11.12.030, or in the case of a principal who is physically unable to make a mark, the power of attorney is executed in accordance with RCW 64.08.100.(3) A signature on a power of attorney is presumed to be genuine if the principal acknowledges the signature before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments.[ 2016 c 209 § 105.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.060 - Power of attorney—Validity.

RCW 11.125.060 Power of attorney—Validity.(1) A power of attorney executed in this state on or after January 1, 2017, is valid if its execution complies with RCW 11.125.050.(2) A power of attorney executed in this state before January 1, 2017, is valid if its execution complied with the law of this state as it existed at the time of execution.(3) A power of attorney executed other than in this state is valid in this state if, when the power of attorney was executed, the execution complied with:(a) The law of the jurisdiction that determines the meaning and effect of the power of attorney pursuant to RCW 11.125.070; or(b) The requirements for a military power of attorney pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Sec. 1044b, as amended.(4) Except as otherwise provided by statute other than chapter 209, Laws of 2016, a photocopy or electronically transmitted copy of an original power of attorney has the same effect as the original.[ 2016 c 209 § 106.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.070 - Power of attorney—Meaning and effect.

RCW 11.125.070 Power of attorney—Meaning and effect.The meaning and effect of a power of attorney is determined by the law of the jurisdiction indicated in the power of attorney and, in the absence of an indication of jurisdiction, by the law of the jurisdiction in which the power of attorney was executed.[ 2016 c 209 § 107.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.080 - Guardian of principal's estate or person.

RCW 11.125.080 Guardian of principal's estate or person. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)(1) In a power of attorney, a principal may nominate a guardian of the principal's estate or guardian of the principal's person for consideration by the court if protective proceedings for the principal's estate or person are begun after the principal executes the power of attorney. Except for good cause shown or disqualification, the court shall make its appointment in accordance with the principal's most recent nomination.(2) If, after a principal executes a power of attorney, a court appoints a guardian of the principal's estate or other fiduciary charged with the management of all of the principal's property, the power of attorney remains in effect subject to the provisions of RCW 11.130.335(1).(3) If, after a principal executes a power of attorney, a court appoints a guardian of the principal's estate or other fiduciary charged with the management of some but not all of the principal's property, the power of attorney shall not terminate or be modified, except to the extent ordered by the court.[ 2019 c 437 § 316; 2016 c 209 § 108.]RCW 11.125.080Conservator of principal's estate or guardian of principal's person. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) In a power of attorney, a principal may nominate a conservator of the estate or guardian of the person for consideration by the court if protective proceedings for the principal's estate or person are begun after the principal executes the power of attorney. Except for good cause shown or disqualification, the court shall make its appointment in accordance with the principal's most recent nomination.(2) If, after a principal executes a power of attorney, a court appoints a conservator of the estate or other fiduciary charged with the management of some or all of the principal's property, the agent is accountable to the fiduciary as well as to the principal. The power of attorney is not terminated and the agent's authority continues, subject to the provisions of RCW 11.130.335(1) and 11.130.435(4), unless limited, suspended, or terminated by the court.(3) If, after a principal executes a power of attorney that includes health care decisions, a court appoints a guardian of the person, the agent is accountable to the fiduciary as well as to the principal. The power of attorney is not terminated and the agent's authority continues, subject to the provisions of RCW 11.130.335(1) and 11.130.435(4), unless limited, suspended, or terminated by the court.[ 2020 c 312 § 320; 2019 c 437 § 316; 2016 c 209 § 108.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.125.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.090 - Power of attorney—When effective—Principal's personal representative for health care.

RCW 11.125.090 Power of attorney—When effective—Principal's personal representative for health care.(1) A power of attorney is effective when executed unless the principal provides in the power of attorney that it becomes effective at a future date or upon the occurrence of a future event or contingency.(2) If a power of attorney becomes effective upon the occurrence of a future event or contingency, the principal, in the power of attorney, may authorize one or more persons to determine in a writing that the event or contingency has occurred.(3) If a power of attorney becomes effective upon the principal's incapacity and the principal has not authorized a person to determine whether the principal is incapacitated, or the person authorized is unable or unwilling to make the determination, the power of attorney becomes effective upon a determination in a writing by:(a) A physician or licensed psychologist, unrelated to the principal or agent by blood or marriage, who has personally examined the principal, that the principal is incapacitated within the meaning of RCW 11.125.020(5)(a); or(b) A judge or an appropriate governmental official that the principal is incapacitated within the meaning of RCW 11.125.020(5)(b).(4) A person authorized by the principal in the power of attorney to determine that the principal is incapacitated may act as the principal's personal representative pursuant to the health insurance portability and accountability act, sections 1171 through 1179 of the social security act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1320d, as amended, and applicable regulations, to obtain access to the principal's health care information and communicate with the principal's health care provider.[ 2016 c 209 § 109.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.100 - Power of attorney termination—Agent authority termination.

RCW 11.125.100 Power of attorney termination—Agent authority termination.(1) A power of attorney terminates when:(a) The principal dies;(b) The principal becomes incapacitated, if the power of attorney is not durable;(c) The principal revokes the power of attorney;(d) The power of attorney provides that it terminates;(e) The purpose of the power of attorney is accomplished; or(f) The principal revokes the agent's authority or the agent dies, becomes incapacitated, or resigns, and the power of attorney does not provide for another agent to act under the power of attorney.(2) An agent's authority terminates when:(a) The principal revokes the authority;(b) The agent dies, becomes incapacitated, or resigns;(c) An action is filed for the dissolution or annulment of the agent's marriage to the principal or for their legal separation, or an action is filed for dissolution or annulment of the agent's state registered domestic partnership with the principal or for their legal separation, unless the power of attorney otherwise provides; or(d) The power of attorney terminates.(3) An agent's authority which has been terminated under subsection (2)(c) of this section shall be reinstated effective immediately in the event that such action is dismissed with the consent of both parties or the petition for dissolution, annulment, or legal separation is withdrawn.(4) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, an agent's authority is exercisable until the authority terminates under subsection (2) of this section, notwithstanding a lapse of time since the execution of the power of attorney.(5) Termination of an agent's authority or of a power of attorney is not effective as to the agent or another person that, without actual knowledge of the termination, acts in good faith under the power of attorney. An act so performed, unless otherwise invalid or unenforceable, binds the principal and the principal's successors in interest.(6) Incapacity of the principal of a power of attorney that is not durable does not revoke or terminate the power of attorney as to an agent or other person that, without actual knowledge of the incapacity, acts in good faith under the power of attorney. An act so performed, unless otherwise invalid or unenforceable, binds the principal and the principal's successors in interest.(7) The execution of a power of attorney does not revoke a power of attorney previously executed by the principal unless the subsequent power of attorney provides that the previous power of attorney is revoked or that all other powers of attorney are revoked.[ 2016 c 209 § 110.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.110 - Coagents—Successor agents—Liability.

RCW 11.125.110 Coagents—Successor agents—Liability.(1) A principal may designate in a power of attorney two or more persons to act as coagents. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, all coagents must exercise their authority jointly; provided, however, a coagent may delegate that coagent's authority to another coagent.(2) A principal may designate one or more successor agents to act if an agent resigns, dies, becomes incapacitated, is not qualified to serve, or declines to serve. A principal may grant authority to designate one or more successor agents to an agent or other person designated by name, office, or function. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, a successor agent:(a) Has the same authority as that granted to the original agent; and(b) May not act until all predecessor agents have resigned, died, become incapacitated, are no longer qualified to serve, or have declined to serve.(3) Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney and subsection (4) of this section, an agent that does not participate in or conceal a breach of fiduciary duty committed by another agent, including a predecessor agent, is not liable for the actions of the other agent.(4) An agent that has actual knowledge of a breach or imminent breach of fiduciary duty by another agent shall notify the principal and, if the principal is incapacitated, take any action reasonably appropriate in the circumstances to safeguard the principal's best interest. An agent that fails to notify the principal or take action as required by this subsection is liable for the reasonably foreseeable damages that could have been avoided if the agent had notified the principal or taken such action.[ 2016 c 209 § 111.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.120 - Reimbursement of expenses for agents.

RCW 11.125.120 Reimbursement of expenses for agents.Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, an agent is entitled to reimbursement of expenses reasonably incurred on behalf of the principal and to reasonable compensation.[ 2016 c 209 § 112.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.130 - Accepting appointment as an agent.

RCW 11.125.130 Accepting appointment as an agent.Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, a person accepts appointment as an agent under a power of attorney by exercising authority or performing duties as an agent or by any other assertion or conduct indicating acceptance.[ 2016 c 209 § 113.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.150 - Power of attorney provisions relieving agent liability—When allowed.

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.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.170 - Chapter violations—Agent liability.

RCW 11.125.170 Chapter violations—Agent liability.An agent that violates this chapter is liable to the principal or the principal's successors in interest for the amount required to restore the value of the principal's property to what it would have been had the violation not occurred.[ 2016 c 209 § 117.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.180 - Agent resignation—Procedure.

RCW 11.125.180 Agent resignation—Procedure.Unless the power of attorney has been terminated in accordance with RCW 11.125.080, or the power of attorney provides a different method for an agent's resignation, an agent may resign by giving notice to the principal and, if the principal is incapacitated:(1) To the conservator or guardian, if one has been appointed for the principal, and a coagent or successor agent, if designated; or(2) If there is no person described in subsection (1) of this section:(a) To any person reasonably believed by the agent to have sufficient interest in the principal's welfare;(b) To a governmental agency having authority to protect the welfare of the principal; or(c) By filing notice with the county recorder's office in the county where the principal resides.[ 2016 c 209 § 118.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.200 - Acknowledged power of attorney—Acceptance—Refusal to accept.

RCW 11.125.200 Acknowledged power of attorney—Acceptance—Refusal to accept.(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section:(a) A person shall either accept an acknowledged power of attorney or request a certification or a translation no later than seven business days after presentation of the power of attorney for acceptance;(b) If a person requests a certification or a translation, the person shall accept the power of attorney no later than five business days after receipt of the certification or translation; and(c) A person may not require an additional or different form of power of attorney for authority granted in the power of attorney presented.(2) A person is not required to accept an acknowledged power of attorney if:(a) The person is not otherwise required to engage in a transaction with the principal in the same circumstances;(b) Engaging in a transaction with the agent or the principal in the same circumstances would be inconsistent with federal law;(c) The person has actual knowledge of the termination of the agent's authority or of the power of attorney before exercise of the power;(d) A request for a certification or a translation is refused;(e) The person in good faith believes that the power is not valid or that the agent does not have the authority to perform the act requested, whether or not a certification or a translation has been requested or provided; or(f) The person makes, or has actual knowledge that another person has made, a report to the department of social and health services stating a good faith belief that the principal may be subject to physical or financial abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment by the agent or a person acting for or with the agent.(3) A person that refuses in violation of this section to accept an acknowledged power of attorney is subject to:(a) A court order mandating acceptance of the power of attorney; and(b) Liability for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in any action or proceeding that confirms the validity of the power of attorney or mandates acceptance of the power of attorney.[ 2016 c 209 § 120.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.210 - Principles of law and equity—Supplemental to chapter.

RCW 11.125.210 Principles of law and equity—Supplemental to chapter.Unless displaced by a provision of this chapter, the principles of law and equity supplement this chapter.[ 2016 c 209 § 121.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.220 - Conflicting laws.

RCW 11.125.220 Conflicting laws.This chapter does not supersede any other law applicable to financial institutions or other entities, and the other law controls if inconsistent with this chapter.[ 2016 c 209 § 122.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.230 - Remedies—Not exclusive.

RCW 11.125.230 Remedies—Not exclusive.The remedies under this chapter are not exclusive and do not abrogate any right or remedy under the law of this state other than this chapter.[ 2016 c 209 § 123.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.250 - Agent—General authority—When created—When can be modified.

RCW 11.125.250 Agent—General authority—When created—When can be modified.(1) Subject to the provisions of RCW 11.125.240, if a power of attorney grants to an agent authority to do all acts that a principal could do or contains words of similar effect, the agent has the general authority described in RCW 11.125.260 through 11.125.410.(2) An agent has authority described in chapter 209, Laws of 2016 if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in RCW 11.125.270 through 11.125.410 or cites the section in which the authority is described.(3) A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in RCW 11.125.270 through 11.125.410 or a citation to a section of RCW 11.125.270 through 11.125.410 incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney.(4) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.[ 2016 c 209 § 202.]