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WA Rev Code § 11.130.037 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.037 - Presumption of legal capacity.

RCW 11.130.037 Presumption of legal capacity. (Effective January 1, 2022.)For the purposes of this chapter, an adult is presumed to have legal capacity.[ 2020 c 312 § 226.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.040 - Letters of office.

RCW 11.130.040 Letters of office. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) The court shall issue letters of guardianship to a guardian on filing by the guardian of an acceptance of appointment.(2) The court shall issue letters of conservatorship to a conservator on filing by the conservator of an acceptance of appointment and filing of any required bond or compliance with any other verified receipt required by the court.(3) Limitations on the powers of a guardian or conservator or on the property subject to conservatorship must be included on the form prescribed by RCW 11.130.660.(4) The court at any time may limit the powers conferred on a guardian or conservator. The court shall issue new letters of office to reflect the limitation.(5) A guardian or conservator may not act on behalf of a person under guardianship or conservatorship without valid letters of office.(6) The clerk of the superior court shall issue letters of guardianship or conservatorship in or substantially in the same form as set forth in RCW 11.130.660.(7) Letters of office issued to a guardian or conservator who is a nonresident of this state must include the name and contact information for the resident agent of the guardian or conservator, appointed pursuant to RCW 11.130.090(1)(c).(8) This chapter does not affect the validity of letters of office issued under *chapter 11.88 RCW prior to January 1, 2022.[ 2021 c 65 § 104; 2020 c 312 § 303; 2019 c 437 § 108.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 11.88 RCW was repealed by 2020 c 312 § 904, effective January 1, 2022.Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.045 - Effect of acceptance of appointment.

RCW 11.130.045 Effect of acceptance of appointment. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)On acceptance of appointment, a guardian or conservator submits to personal jurisdiction of the court in this state in any proceeding relating to the guardianship or conservatorship.[ 2019 c 437 § 109.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.050 - Co-guardian—Co-conservator.

RCW 11.130.050 Co-guardian—Co-conservator. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) The court at any time may appoint a co-guardian or co-conservator to serve immediately or when a designated event occurs.(2) A co-guardian or co-conservator appointed to serve immediately may act when that co-guardian or co-conservator complies with RCW 11.130.040.(3) A co-guardian or co-conservator appointed to serve when a designated event occurs may act when:(a) The event occurs; and(b) That co-guardian or co-conservator complies with RCW 11.130.040.(4) Unless an order of appointment under subsection (1) of this section or subsequent order states otherwise, co-guardians or co-conservators shall make decisions jointly.[ 2019 c 437 § 110.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.055 - Judicial appointment of successor guardian or successor conservator.

RCW 11.130.055 Judicial appointment of successor guardian or successor conservator. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) The court at any time may appoint a successor guardian or successor conservator to serve immediately or when a designated event occurs.(2) A person entitled under RCW 11.130.190 or 11.130.270 to petition the court to appoint a guardian may petition the court to appoint a successor guardian. A person entitled under RCW 11.130.365 to petition the court to appoint a conservator may petition the court to appoint a successor conservator.(3) A successor guardian or successor conservator appointed to serve when a designated event occurs may act as guardian or conservator when:(a) The event occurs; and(b) The successor complies with RCW 11.130.040.(4) A successor guardian or successor conservator has the predecessor's powers unless otherwise provided by the court.[ 2019 c 437 § 111.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.060 - Effect of death, removal, or resignation of guardian or conservator.

RCW 11.130.060 Effect of death, removal, or resignation of guardian or conservator. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) Appointment of a guardian or conservator terminates on the death or removal of the guardian or conservator, or when the court under subsection (2) of this section approves a resignation of the guardian or conservator.(2) A guardian or conservator must petition the court to resign. The petition may include a request that the court appoint a successor. Resignation of a guardian or conservator is effective on the date the resignation is approved by the court.(3) Death, removal, or resignation of a guardian or conservator does not affect liability for a previous act or the obligation to account for:(a) An action taken on behalf of the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship; or(b) The individual's funds or other property.[ 2019 c 437 § 112.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.065 - Notice of hearing generally.

RCW 11.130.065 Notice of hearing generally. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) Except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.130.195, 11.130.220, 11.130.275, 11.130.370, and 11.130.600, if notice of a hearing under this chapter is required, the movant shall give notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing to the person to be notified unless otherwise ordered by the court for good cause. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, notice must be given in compliance with the local superior court's rule of civil procedure at least fourteen days before the hearing.(2) Proof of notice of a hearing under this chapter must be made before or at the hearing and filed in the proceeding.(3) Notice of a hearing under this chapter must be in at least sixteen-point font, in plain language, and, to the extent feasible, in a language in which the person to be notified is proficient.[ 2019 c 437 § 113.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.070 - Waiver of notice.

RCW 11.130.070 Waiver of notice. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person may waive notice under this chapter in a record signed by the person or person's attorney and filed in the proceeding.(2) A respondent, individual subject to guardianship, individual subject to conservatorship, or individual subject to a protective arrangement under Article 5 of this chapter may not waive notice under this chapter.[ 2019 c 437 § 114.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.075 - Guardian ad litem.

RCW 11.130.075 Guardian ad litem. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)The court at any time may appoint a guardian ad litem for an individual if the court determines the individual's interest otherwise would not be adequately represented. If no conflict of interest exists, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent multiple individuals or interests. The guardian ad litem may not be the same individual as the attorney representing the respondent. The court shall state the duties of the guardian ad litem and the reasons for the appointment.[ 2019 c 437 § 115.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.080 - Request for notice.

RCW 11.130.080 Request for notice. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) A person may file with the court a request for notice under this chapter if the person is:(a) Not otherwise entitled to notice; and(b) Interested in the welfare of a respondent, individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship, or individual subject to a protective arrangement under Article 5 of this chapter.(2) A request under subsection (1) of this section must include a statement showing the interest of the person making the request and the address of the person or an attorney for the person to whom notice is to be given.(3) If the court approves a request under subsection (1) of this section, the approved individual shall give notice of the approval to the guardian or conservator, if one has been appointed, or the respondent if no guardian or conservator has been appointed.[ 2020 c 312 § 312; 2019 c 437 § 116.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.085 - Disclosure of bankruptcy or criminal history.

RCW 11.130.085 Disclosure of bankruptcy or criminal history. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) Before accepting appointment as a guardian or conservator, a person shall disclose to the court whether the person:(a) Is or has been a debtor in a bankruptcy, insolvency, or receivership proceeding;(b) Has been convicted of:(i) A felony;(ii) A crime involving dishonesty, neglect, violence, or use of physical force; or(iii) Other crimes relevant to the functions the individual would assume as guardian or conservator; or(c) Has any court finding of a breach of fiduciary duty or a violation of any state's consumer protection act, or violation of any other statute proscribing unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business.(2) A guardian or conservator that engages or anticipates engaging an agent the guardian or conservator knows has been convicted of a felony, a crime involving dishonesty, neglect, violence, or use of physical force, or other crimes relevant to the functions the agent is being engaged to perform promptly shall disclose that knowledge to the court.(3) If a conservator engages or anticipates engaging an agent to manage finances of the individual subject to conservatorship and knows the agent is or has been a debtor in a bankruptcy, insolvency, or receivership proceeding, the conservator promptly shall disclose that knowledge to the court.(4) If a guardian or conservator that engages or anticipates engaging an agent and knows the agent has any court finding of a breach of fiduciary duty or a violation of any state's consumer protection act, or violation of any other statute proscribing unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business, the guardian or conservator promptly shall disclose that knowledge to the court.[ 2019 c 437 § 117.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.095 - Multiple nominations.

RCW 11.130.095 Multiple nominations. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)If a respondent or other person makes more than one nomination of a guardian or conservator, the latest in time governs.[ 2019 c 437 § 119.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.100 - Compensation and expenses—In general.

RCW 11.130.100 Compensation and expenses—In general. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) Unless otherwise compensated or reimbursed, an attorney for a respondent in a proceeding under this chapter is entitled to reasonable compensation for services and reimbursement of reasonable expenses from the property of the respondent.(2) Unless otherwise compensated or reimbursed, an attorney or other person whose services resulted in an order beneficial to an individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship or for whom a protective arrangement under Article 5 of this chapter was ordered is entitled to reasonable compensation for services and reimbursement of reasonable expenses from the property of the individual.(3) Where the person subject to guardianship or conservatorship is a department of social and health services client, or health care authority client, and is required to contribute a portion of their income towards the cost of long-term care services or room and board, the amount of compensation or reimbursement shall not exceed the amount allowed by the department of social and health services or health care authority by rule.(4) Where the person subject to guardianship or conservatorship receives guardianship, conservatorships, or other protective services from the *office of public guardianship, the amount of compensation or reimbursement shall not exceed the amount allowed by the *office of public guardianship.(5) The court must approve compensation and expenses payable under this section before payment. Approval is not required before a service is provided or an expense is incurred.(6) If the court dismisses a petition under this chapter and determines the petition was filed in bad faith, the court may assess the cost of any court-ordered professional evaluation or court visitor against the petitioner.[ 2020 c 312 § 304; 2019 c 437 § 120.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "office of public guardianship" was renamed the "office of public guardianship and conservatorship" by 2020 c 312 § 403, effective January 1, 2022.Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.110 - Liability of guardian or conservator for act of individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship.

RCW 11.130.110 Liability of guardian or conservator for act of individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)A guardian or conservator is not personally liable to another person solely because of the guardianship or conservatorship for an act or omission of the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship.[ 2019 c 437 § 122.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.115 - Petition after appointment for instruction or ratification.

RCW 11.130.115 Petition after appointment for instruction or ratification. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) A guardian or conservator may petition the court for instruction concerning fiduciary responsibility or ratification of a particular act related to the guardianship or conservatorship.(2) Fourteen days after notice of a petition under subsection (1) of this section, the court may give an instruction and issue an appropriate order.(3) The petitioner must provide reasonable notice of the petition and hearing to the individual subject to a guardianship or conservatorship and any notice party.[ 2020 c 312 § 306; 2019 c 437 § 123.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.120 - Third-party acceptance of authority of guardian or conservator.

RCW 11.130.120 Third-party acceptance of authority of guardian or conservator. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) A person must not recognize the authority of a guardian or conservator to act on behalf of an individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship if:(a) The person has actual knowledge or a reasonable belief that the letters of office of the guardian or conservator are invalid or the conservator or guardian is exceeding or improperly exercising authority granted by the court; or(b) The person has actual knowledge that the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship is subject to physical or financial abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment by the guardian or conservator or a person acting for or with the guardian or conservator.(2) A person may refuse to recognize the authority of a guardian or conservator to act on behalf of an individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship if:(a) The guardian's or conservator's proposed action would be inconsistent with this chapter; or(b) The person makes, or has actual knowledge that another person has made, a report to the department of children, youth, and families or the department of social and health services stating a good faith belief that the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship is subject to physical or financial abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment by the guardian or conservator or a person acting for or with the guardian or conservator.(3) A person that refuses to accept the authority of a guardian or conservator in accordance with subsection (2) of this section may report the refusal and the reason for refusal to the court. The court on receiving the report shall consider whether removal of the guardian or conservator or other action is appropriate.(4) A guardian or conservator may petition the court to require a third party to accept a decision made by the guardian or conservator on behalf of the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship.(5) If the court determines that a third party has failed to recognize the legitimate authority of a guardian or conservator, or requires a third party to accept a decision made by the guardian on behalf of the individual subject to guardianship, the court may order that third party to compensate the guardian or conservator, for the time spent only to the extent the court determines the opposition was reasonably necessary to protect the interests of the individual subject to guardianship.[ 2020 c 312 § 313; 2019 c 437 § 124.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.125 - Use of agent by guardian or conservator.

RCW 11.130.125 Use of agent by guardian or conservator. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, a guardian or conservator may delegate a power to an agent which a prudent guardian or conservator of comparable skills could delegate prudently under the circumstances if the delegation is consistent with the guardian's or conservator's fiduciary duties and the guardian's plan under RCW 11.130.340 or the conservator's plan under RCW 11.130.510.(2) In delegating a power under subsection (1) of this section, the guardian or conservator shall exercise reasonable care, skill, and caution in:(a) Selecting the agent;(b) Establishing the scope and terms of the agent's work in accordance with the guardian's plan under RCW 11.130.340 or the conservator's plan under RCW 11.130.510;(c) Monitoring the agent's performance and compliance with the delegation;(d) Redressing an act or omission of the agent which would constitute a breach of the guardian's or conservator's duties if done by the guardian or conservator; and(e) Ensuring a background check is conducted on the agent, or conducted on persons employed by the agent when those persons are providing services to the individual subject to a guardianship or conservatorship.(3) A guardian or conservator may not delegate all powers to an agent.(4) In performing a power delegated under this section, an agent shall:(a) Exercise reasonable care to comply with the terms of the delegation and use reasonable care in the performance of the power; and(b) If the guardian or conservator has delegated to the agent the power to make a decision on behalf of the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship, use the same decision-making standard the guardian or conservator would be required to use.(5) By accepting a delegation of a power under subsection (1) of this section from a guardian or conservator, an agent submits to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of this state in an action involving the agent's performance as agent.(6) A guardian or conservator that delegates and monitors a power in compliance with this section is not liable for the decision, act, or omission of the agent.[ 2019 c 437 § 125.]