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WA Rev Code § 11.125.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.360 - Agent authority—Government program and civil and military service benefits.

RCW 11.125.360 Agent authority—Government program and civil and military service benefits.(1) In this section, "benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service" means any benefit, program or assistance provided under a statute or regulation including social security, medicare, and medicaid.(2) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service authorizes the agent to:(a) Execute vouchers in the name of the principal for allowances and reimbursements payable by the United States or a foreign government or by a state or subdivision of a state to the principal, including allowances and reimbursements for transportation of the individuals described in RCW 11.125.350(1)(a), and for shipment of their household effects;(b) Take possession and order the removal and shipment of property of the principal from a post, warehouse, depot, dock, or other place of storage or safekeeping, either governmental or private, and execute and deliver a release, voucher, receipt, bill of lading, shipping ticket, certificate, or other instrument for that purpose;(c) Enroll in, apply for, select, reject, change, amend, or discontinue, on the principal's behalf, a benefit or program;(d) Prepare, file, and maintain a claim of the principal for a benefit or assistance, financial or otherwise, to which the principal may be entitled under a statute or regulation;(e) Initiate, participate in, submit to alternative dispute resolution, settle, oppose, or propose or accept a compromise with respect to litigation concerning any benefit or assistance the principal may be entitled to receive under a statute or regulation; and(f) Receive the financial proceeds of a claim described in (d) of this subsection and conserve, invest, disburse, or use for a lawful purpose anything so received.[ 2016 c 209 § 213.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.370 - Agent authority—Retirement benefits and deferred compensation.

RCW 11.125.370 Agent authority—Retirement benefits and deferred compensation.(1) In this section, "retirement plan" means a plan or account created by an employer, the principal, or another individual to provide retirement benefits or deferred compensation of which the principal is a participant, beneficiary, or owner, including but not limited to a plan or account under the following sections of the internal revenue code:(a) An individual retirement account under internal revenue code section 408, 26 U.S.C. Sec. 408, as amended;(b) A roth individual retirement account under internal revenue code section 408A, 26 U.S.C. Sec. 408A, as amended;(c) A deemed individual retirement account under internal revenue code section 408(q), 26 U.S.C. Sec. 408(q), as amended;(d) An annuity or mutual fund custodial account under internal revenue code section 403(b), 26 U.S.C. Sec. 403(b), as amended;(e) A pension, profit-sharing, stock bonus, or other retirement plan qualified under internal revenue code section 401(a), 26 U.S.C. Sec. 401(a), as amended;(f) A plan under internal revenue code section 457(b), 26 U.S.C. Sec. 457(b), as amended; and(g) A nonqualified deferred compensation plan under internal revenue code section 409A, 26 U.S.C. Sec. 409A, as amended.(2) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to retirement plans authorizes the agent to:(a) Select the form and timing of payments under a retirement plan and withdraw benefits from a plan;(b) Make a rollover, including a direct trustee-to-trustee rollover, of benefits from one retirement plan to another;(c) Establish a retirement plan in the principal's name;(d) Make contributions to a retirement plan;(e) Exercise investment powers available under a retirement plan; and(f) Borrow from, sell assets to, or purchase assets from a retirement plan.[ 2016 c 209 § 214.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.380 - Agent authority—Taxes.

RCW 11.125.380 Agent authority—Taxes.Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to taxes authorizes the agent to:(1) Prepare, sign, and file federal, state, local, and foreign income, gift, payroll, property, federal insurance contributions act, and other tax returns, claims for refunds, requests for extension of time, petitions regarding tax matters, and any other tax-related documents, including receipts, offers, waivers, consents, including consents and agreements under internal revenue code section 2032A, 26 U.S.C. Sec. 2032A, as amended, closing agreements, and any power of attorney required by the internal revenue service or other taxing authority including, but not limited to, an internal revenue service form 2848 in favor of any third party with respect to a tax year upon which the statute of limitations has not run and the following twenty-five tax years;(2) Pay taxes due, collect refunds, post bonds, receive confidential information, and contest deficiencies determined by the internal revenue service or other taxing authority;(3) Exercise any election available to the principal under federal, state, local, or foreign tax law; and(4) Act for the principal in all tax matters for all periods before the internal revenue service, or other taxing authority.[ 2016 c 209 § 215.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.390 - Agent authority—Gifts.

RCW 11.125.390 Agent authority—Gifts.(1) In this section, a gift "for the benefit of" a person includes but is not limited to a gift to a trust, an account under the uniform transfers to minors act of any jurisdiction, and a tuition savings account or prepaid tuition plan as defined under internal revenue code section 529, 26 U.S.C. Sec. 529, as amended. Notwithstanding the terms of RCW 11.125.240(1)(a), the power to make a gift pursuant to RCW 11.125.240(1)(b) shall include the power to create a trust, an account under the uniform transfers to minors act, or a tuition savings account or prepaid tuition plan as defined under internal revenue code section 529, 26 U.S.C. Sec. 529, as amended, into which a gift is to be made.(2) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to gifts authorizes the agent only to:(a) Make outright to, or for the benefit of, a person, a gift of any of the principal's property, including by the exercise of a presently exercisable general power of appointment held by the principal, in an amount per donee not to exceed the annual dollar limits of the federal gift tax exclusion under internal revenue code section 2503(b), 26 U.S.C. Sec. 2503(b), as amended, without regard to whether the federal gift tax exclusion applies to the gift, or if the principal's spouse agrees to consent to a split gift pursuant to internal revenue code section 2513, 26 U.S.C. Sec. 2513, as amended, in an amount per donee not to exceed twice the annual federal gift tax exclusion limit; and(b) Consent, pursuant to internal revenue code section 2513, 26 U.S.C. Sec. 2513, as amended, to the splitting of a gift made by the principal's spouse in an amount per donee not to exceed the aggregate annual gift tax exclusions for both spouses.(3) An agent may make a gift outright to, or for the benefit of, a person of the principal's property only as the agent determines is consistent with the principal's objectives if actually known by the agent and, if unknown, as the agent determines is consistent with the principal's best interest based on all relevant factors, including but not limited to:(a) The value and nature of the principal's property;(b) The principal's foreseeable obligations and need for maintenance;(c) Minimization of taxes, including income, estate, inheritance, generation-skipping transfer, and gift taxes;(d) Eligibility for a benefit, a program, or assistance under a statute or rule; and(e) The principal's personal history of making or joining in making gifts.[ 2016 c 209 § 216.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.420 - Death with dignity act.

RCW 11.125.420 Death with dignity act.Notwithstanding any provision in chapter 209, Laws of 2016, or any provision in a power of attorney, no rights under Washington's death with dignity act, chapter 70.245 RCW, may be exercised through a power of attorney.[ 2016 c 209 § 219.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.430 - Agent's certification form—Power of attorney and agent authority validity.

RCW 11.125.430 Agent's certification form—Power of attorney and agent authority validity.The following optional form may be used by an agent to certify facts concerning a power of attorney.AGENT'S CERTIFICATION AS TO THE VALIDITY OF POWER OF ATTORNEYAND AGENT'S AUTHORITYState of _____ [County] of _____] I, (Name of Agent), [certify] under penalty of perjurythat (Name of Principal) granted me authority as an agent or successoragent in a power of attorney dated .I further [certify] that to my knowledge:(1) I am acting in good faith pursuant to the authority given under the power of attorney;(2) The principal is alive and has not terminated, revoked, limited, or modified the power of attorney or my authority to act under the power of attorney; nor has the power of attorney or my authority to act under the power of attorney been terminated, revoked, limited, or modified by any other circumstances;(3) When the power of attorney was signed, the principal was competent to execute it and was not under undue influence to sign;(4) All events necessary to making the power of attorney effective have occurred;(5) If I was married or a registered domestic partner of the principal when the power of attorney was executed, there has been no subsequent dissolution, annulment, or legal separation, and no action is pending for the dissolution of the marriage or domestic partnership or for legal separation;(6) If the power of attorney was drafted to become effective upon the happening of an event or contingency, the event or contingency has occurred;(7) If I was named as a successor agent, the prior agent is no longer able or willing to serve, or the conditions stated in the power of attorney that cause me to become the acting agent have occurred; and(8) ____________________(Insert other relevant statements)SIGNATURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT_____Agent's Signature_____Date_____Agent's Name Printed __________Agent's Address _____Agent's Telephone Number This document was acknowledged before me on _____,  (Date)by _____ (Name of Agent)_____Signature of Notary(Seal, if any)My commission expires: _____[This document prepared by:_____][ 2016 c 209 § 301.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.900 - Application—Uniformity—2016 c 209.

RCW 11.125.900 Application—Uniformity—2016 c 209.In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among the states that enact it.[ 2016 c 209 § 501.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.901 - Federal law application—Federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act—2016 c 209.

RCW 11.125.901 Federal law application—Federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act—2016 c 209.Chapter 209, Laws of 2016 modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7003(b).[ 2016 c 209 § 502.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.902 - Application—Dates—2016 c 209.

RCW 11.125.902 Application—Dates—2016 c 209.Except as otherwise provided in chapter 209, Laws of 2016, on January 1, 2017:(1) Chapter 209, Laws of 2016 applies to a power of attorney created before, on, or after January 1, 2017;(2) Chapter 209, Laws of 2016 applies to a judicial proceeding concerning a power of attorney commenced on or after January 1, 2017;(3) Chapter 209, Laws of 2016 applies to a judicial proceeding concerning a power of attorney commenced before January 1, 2017, unless the court finds that application of a provision of chapter 209, Laws of 2016 would substantially interfere with the effective conduct of the judicial proceeding or prejudice the rights of a party, in which case that provision does not apply and the superseded law applies; and(4) An act done before January 1, 2017, is not affected by chapter 209, Laws of 2016.[ 2016 c 209 § 503.]
WA Rev Code § 11.125.903 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.125 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act.|11.125.903 - Effective date—2016 c 209.

RCW 11.125.903 Effective date—2016 c 209.This act takes effect January 1, 2017.[ 2016 c 209 § 506.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.001 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.001 - Intent.

RCW 11.130.001 Intent.It is the intent of the legislature to protect the liberty and autonomy of all people of this state, and to enable them to exercise their rights under the law to the maximum extent, consistent with the capacity of each person. The legislature recognizes that people with incapacities have unique abilities and needs, and that some people with incapacities cannot exercise their rights or provide for their basic needs without the help of a guardian. However, their liberty and autonomy should be restricted through guardianship, conservatorship, emergency guardianship, emergency conservatorship, and other protective arrangements only to the minimum extent necessary to adequately provide for their own health or safety, or to adequately manage their financial affairs.[ 2020 c 312 § 801.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.005 - Short title.

RCW 11.130.005 Short title. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)This chapter may be cited as the uniform guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements act.[ 2019 c 437 § 101.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.015 - Supplemental principles of law and equity applicable.

RCW 11.130.015 Supplemental principles of law and equity applicable. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)Unless displaced by a particular provision of this chapter, the principles of law and equity supplement its provisions.[ 2019 c 437 § 103.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.020 - Subject matter jurisdiction.

RCW 11.130.020 Subject matter jurisdiction. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) Except to the extent jurisdiction is precluded by the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act (chapter 26.27 RCW), the superior court of each county has jurisdiction over a guardianship for a minor domiciled or present in this state. The court has jurisdiction over a conservatorship or protective arrangement instead of conservatorship for a minor domiciled or having property in this state.(2) The superior court of each county has jurisdiction over a guardianship, conservatorship, or protective arrangement under Article 5 of this chapter for an adult as provided in the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act (chapter 11.90 RCW).(3) After notice is given in a proceeding for a guardianship, conservatorship, or protective arrangement under Article 5 of this chapter and until termination of the proceeding, the court in which the petition is filed has:(a) Exclusive jurisdiction to determine the need for the guardianship, conservatorship, or protective arrangement;(b) Exclusive jurisdiction to determine how property of the respondent must be managed, expended, or distributed to or for the use of the respondent, an individual who is dependent in fact on the respondent, or other claimant;(c) Nonexclusive jurisdiction to determine the validity of a claim against the respondent or property of the respondent or a question of title concerning the property; and(d) If a guardian or conservator is appointed, exclusive jurisdiction over issues related to administration of the guardianship or conservatorship.(4) A court that appoints a guardian or conservator, or authorizes a protective arrangement under Article 5 of this chapter, has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until the court terminates the proceeding or the appointment or protective arrangement expires by its terms.[ 2019 c 437 § 104.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.025 - Transfer of proceeding.

RCW 11.130.025 Transfer of proceeding. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) This section does not apply to a guardianship or conservatorship for an adult that is subject to the transfer provisions of the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act (chapter 11.90 RCW).(2) After appointment of a guardian or conservator, the court that made the appointment may transfer the proceeding to a court in another county in this state or another state if transfer is in the best interest of the individual subject to the guardianship or conservatorship.(3) If a proceeding for a guardianship or conservatorship is pending in another state or a foreign country and a petition for guardianship or conservatorship for the same individual is filed in a court in this state, the court shall notify the court in the other state or foreign country and, after consultation with that court, assume or decline jurisdiction, whichever is in the best interest of the respondent.(4) A guardian or conservator appointed in another state or country may petition the court for appointment as a guardian or conservator in this state for the same individual if jurisdiction in this state is or will be established. The appointment may be made on proof of appointment in the other state or foreign country and presentation of a certified copy of the part of the court record in the other state or country specified by the court in this state.(5) Notice of hearing on a petition under subsection (4) of this section, together with a copy of the petition, must be given to the respondent, if the respondent is at least twelve years of age at the time of the hearing, and to the persons that would be entitled to notice if the procedures for appointment of a guardian or conservator under this chapter were applicable. The court shall make the appointment unless it determines the appointment would not be in the best interest of the respondent.(6) Not later than fourteen days after appointment under subsection (5) of this section, the guardian or conservator shall give a copy of the order of appointment to the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship, if the individual is at least twelve years of age, and to all persons given notice of the hearing on the petition.[ 2019 c 437 § 105.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.030 - Venue.

RCW 11.130.030 Venue. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) Venue for a guardianship proceeding for a minor is in:(a) The county in which the minor resides or is present at the time the proceeding commences; or(b) The county in which another proceeding concerning the custody or parental rights of the minor is pending.(2) Venue for a guardianship proceeding or protective arrangement instead of guardianship for an adult is in:(a) The county in which the respondent resides;(b) If the respondent has been admitted to an institution by court order, the county in which the court is located; or(c) If the proceeding is for appointment of an emergency guardian for an adult, the county in which the respondent is present.(3) Venue for a conservatorship proceeding or protective arrangement instead of conservatorship is in:(a) The county in which the respondent resides, whether or not a guardian has been appointed in another county or other jurisdiction; or(b) If the respondent does not reside in this state, in any county in which property of the respondent is located.(4) If proceedings under this chapter are brought in more than one county, the court of the county in which the first proceeding is brought has the exclusive right to proceed unless the court determines venue is properly in another court or the interest of justice otherwise requires transfer of the proceeding.[ 2019 c 437 § 106.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.035 - Practice in court.

RCW 11.130.035 Practice in court. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the rules of evidence and civil procedure, including rules concerning appellate review, govern a proceeding under this chapter.(2) If proceedings for a guardianship, conservatorship, or protective arrangement under Article 5 of this chapter for the same individual are commenced or pending in the same court, the proceedings may be consolidated.(3) An adult respondent may demand a jury trial in a proceeding under this chapter on the issue of whether a basis exists for the appointment of a guardian under RCW 11.130.265 or a conservator under RCW 11.130.360(2) and on the rights to be retained or restricted if a guardian or conservator is appointed.(4) Upon the motion of the respondent or the court visitor, prior to the appointment of a guardian or a conservator or the establishment of a protective arrangement for an adult, or upon the motion of the respondent, guardian, conservator, or any notice party subsequent to such appointment, whenever it appears that the adult respondent could benefit from mediation, the court may require the petitioner, adult respondent, guardian, conservator, and any notice party to participate in mediation pursuant to RCW 11.96A.300.[ 2020 c 312 § 302; 2019 c 437 § 107.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.