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WA Rev Code § 11.84.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.84 - Inheritance Rights of Slayers or Abusers.|11.84.180 - Application—Relation to other laws.

RCW 11.84.180 Application—Relation to other laws.The provisions of this act are supplemental to, and do not derogate from, any other statutory or common law proceedings, theories, or remedies including, but not limited to, the common law allocation of the burden of proof or production among the parties.[ 2009 c 525 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 11.84.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.84 - Inheritance Rights of Slayers or Abusers.|11.84.900 - Chapter to be construed broadly.

RCW 11.84.900 Chapter to be construed broadly.This chapter shall be construed broadly to effect the policy of this state that no person shall be allowed to profit by his or her own wrong, wherever committed.[ 2010 c 8 § 2087; 1998 c 292 § 503; 1965 c 145 § 11.84.900. Prior: 1955 c 141 § 14.]NOTES:Application—Conflict with federal requirements—1998 c 292: See notes following RCW 41.04.273.Effective dates—1998 c 292: See RCW 11.11.903.
WA Rev Code § 11.86.011 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.86 - Disclaimer of Interests.|11.86.011 - Definitions.

RCW 11.86.011 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Beneficiary" means the person entitled, but for the person's disclaimer, to take an interest.(2) "Creator of the interest" means a person who establishes, declares, or otherwise creates an interest.(3)(a) "Date of the transfer" means:(i) For an inter vivos transfer, the date of the creation of the interest; or(ii) For a transfer upon the death of the creator of the interest, the date of the death of the creator.(b) A joint tenancy interest of a deceased joint tenant is deemed to be transferred at the death of the joint tenant rather than at the creation of the joint tenancy.(4) "Disclaimant" means a beneficiary who executes a disclaimer on his or her own behalf or a person who executes a disclaimer on behalf of a beneficiary.(5) "Disclaimer" means any writing which declines, refuses, renounces, or disclaims any interest that would otherwise be taken by a beneficiary.(6) "Interest" includes the whole of any property, real or personal, legal or equitable, or any fractional part, share, or particular portion or specific assets thereof, any vested or contingent interest in any such property, any power to appoint, consume, apply, or expend property, or any other right, power, privilege, or immunity relating to property. "Interest" includes, but is not limited to, an interest created in any of the following manners:(a) By intestate succession;(b) Under a will;(c) Under a trust;(d) By succession to a disclaimed interest;(e) By virtue of an election to take against a will;(f) By creation of a power of appointment;(g) By exercise or nonexercise of a power of appointment;(h) By an inter vivos gift, whether outright or in trust;(i) By surviving the death of a depositor of a trust or P.O.D. account within the meaning of *RCW 30.22.040;(j) Under an insurance or annuity contract;(k) By surviving the death of another joint tenant;(l) Under an employee benefit plan;(m) Under an individual retirement account, annuity, or bond;(n) Under a community property agreement;(o) By surviving the death of a transferor of a transfer on death deed; or(p) Any other interest created by any testamentary or inter vivos instrument or by operation of law.(7) "Person" means an individual, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, or other entity.[ 2014 c 58 § 22; 1989 c 34 § 1.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 30.22.040 was recodified as RCW 30A.22.040 pursuant to 2014 c 37 § 4, effective January 5, 2015.(2) The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).Uniformity of application and construction—Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act—2014 c 58: See RCW 64.80.903 and 64.80.904.
WA Rev Code § 11.86.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.86 - Disclaimer of Interests.|11.86.021 - Disclaimer of interest authorized.

RCW 11.86.021 Disclaimer of interest authorized. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)(1) A beneficiary may disclaim an interest in whole or in part, or with reference to specific parts, shares or assets, in the manner provided in RCW 11.86.031.(2) Likewise, a beneficiary may so disclaim through an agent or attorney so authorized by written instrument.(3) A personal representative, guardian, attorney-in-fact if authorized under a durable power of attorney under chapter 11.125 RCW, or other legal representative of the estate of a minor, incompetent, or deceased beneficiary, may so disclaim on behalf of the beneficiary, with or without court order, if:(a) The legal representative deems the disclaimer to be in the best interests of those interested in the estate of the beneficiary and of those who take the disclaimed interest because of the disclaimer, and not detrimental to the best interests of the beneficiary; and(b) In the case of a guardian, no order has been issued under *RCW 11.92.140 determining that the disclaimer is not in the best interests of the beneficiary.[ 2016 c 209 § 402; 1989 c 34 § 2.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 11.92 RCW was repealed in its entirety by 2020 c 312 § 904, effective January 1, 2022.Short title—Application—Uniformity—Federal law application—Federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act—Application—Dates—Effective date—2016 c 209: See RCW 11.125.010 and 11.125.900 through 11.125.903.RCW 11.86.021Disclaimer of interest authorized. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A beneficiary may disclaim an interest in whole or in part, or with reference to specific parts, shares or assets, in the manner provided in RCW 11.86.031.(2) Likewise, a beneficiary may so disclaim through an agent or attorney so authorized by written instrument.(3) A personal representative, guardian, attorney-in-fact if authorized under a durable power of attorney under chapter 11.125 RCW, or other legal representative of the estate of a minor, incompetent, or deceased beneficiary, may so disclaim on behalf of the beneficiary, with or without court order, if:(a) The legal representative deems the disclaimer to be in the best interests of those interested in the estate of the beneficiary and of those who take the disclaimed interest because of the disclaimer, and not detrimental to the best interests of the beneficiary; and(b) In the case of a conservatorship, no order has been issued under RCW 11.130.435 determining that the disclaimer is not in the best interests of the beneficiary.[ 2020 c 312 § 711; 2016 c 209 § 402; 1989 c 34 § 2.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.Short title—Application—Uniformity—Federal law application—Federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act—Application—Dates—Effective date—2016 c 209: See RCW 11.125.010 and 11.125.900 through 11.125.903.
WA Rev Code § 11.86.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.86 - Disclaimer of Interests.|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 disclaimer must:(a) Be in writing;(b) Be signed by the disclaimant;(c) Identify the interest to be disclaimed; and(d) State the disclaimer and the extent thereof.(2) The disclaimer must be delivered or mailed as provided in subsection (3) of this section at any time after the creation of the interest, but in all events by nine months after the latest of:(a) The date the beneficiary attains the age of twenty-one years;(b) The date of the transfer;(c) The date that the beneficiary is finally ascertained and the beneficiary's interest is indefeasibly vested; or(d) December 17, 2010, if the date of the transfer is the date of the death of the creator of the interest and the creator dies after December 31, 2009, and before December 18, 2010.(3) The disclaimer shall be mailed by first-class mail, or otherwise delivered, to the creator of the interest, the creator's legal representative, or the holder of the legal title to the property to which the interest relates or, if the creator is dead and there is no legal representative or holder of legal title, to the person having possession of the property.(4) If the date of the transfer is the date of the death of the creator of the interest, a copy of the disclaimer may be filed with the clerk of the probate court in which the estate of the creator is, or has been, administered, or, if no probate administration has been commenced, then with the clerk of the court of any county provided by law as the place for probate administration of such person, where it shall be indexed under the name of the decedent in the probate index upon the payment of a fee established under *RCW 36.18.016.(5) The disclaimer of an interest in real property may be recorded, but shall constitute notice to all persons only from and after the date of recording. If recorded, a copy of the disclaimer shall be recorded in the office of the auditor in the county or counties where the real property is situated.[ 2011 c 113 § 3; 1995 c 292 § 4; 1989 c 34 § 3.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The fee specified in RCW 36.18.016 for the filing of a disclaimer was deleted by section 18, chapter 457, Laws of 2005.Finding—Retroactive application—Application—Construction—Effective date—2011 c 113: See notes following RCW 11.108.090.
WA Rev Code § 11.86.041 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.86 - Disclaimer of Interests.|11.86.041 - Disposition of disclaimed interest.

RCW 11.86.041 Disposition of disclaimed interest.(1) Unless the instrument creating an interest directs to the contrary, the interest disclaimed shall pass as if the beneficiary had died immediately prior to the date of the transfer of the interest. The disclaimer shall relate back to this date for all purposes.(2) Unless the beneficiary provides otherwise in the disclaimer, in addition to the interests disclaimed, the beneficiary shall also be deemed to have disclaimed the minimum of all interests in the disclaimed property necessary to make the disclaimer a qualified disclaimer for purposes of section 2518 of the Internal Revenue Code.(3) Any future interest taking effect in possession or enjoyment after termination of the interest disclaimed takes effect as if the beneficiary had died prior to the date of the beneficiary's final ascertainment as a beneficiary and the indefeasible vesting of the interest.(4) The disclaimer is binding upon the beneficiary and all persons claiming through or under the beneficiary.(5) Unless the instrument creating the interest directs to the contrary, a beneficiary whose interest in a devise or bequest under a will has been disclaimed shall be deemed to have died for purposes of RCW 11.12.110.(6) In the case of a disclaimer of property over which the disclaimant has any power to direct the beneficial enjoyment of the disclaimed property, the disclaimant shall also be deemed to have disclaimed any power to direct the beneficial enjoyment of the disclaimed property, unless the power is limited by an ascertainable standard relating to the health, education, support, or maintenance of any person as described in section 2041 or 2514 of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations adopted under those sections. This subsection applies unless the disclaimer specifically provides otherwise. This subsection shall not be deemed to otherwise prevent such a disclaimant from acting as trustee or personal representative over disclaimed property.[ 1999 c 43 § 1; 1997 c 252 § 73; 1991 c 7 § 1; 1989 c 34 § 4.]NOTES:Retroactive application—1999 c 43: "This act applies retroactively to all disclaimers made after December 31, 1997." [ 1999 c 43 § 2.]Application—1997 c 252 §§ 1-73: See note following RCW 11.02.005.
WA Rev Code § 11.86.051 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.86 - Disclaimer of Interests.|11.86.051 - When disclaimer barred—Exception.

RCW 11.86.051 When disclaimer barred—Exception.(1) A beneficiary may not disclaim an interest if:(a) The beneficiary has accepted the interest or a benefit thereunder;(b) The beneficiary has assigned, conveyed, encumbered, pledged, or otherwise transferred the interest, or has contracted therefor;(c) The interest has been sold or otherwise disposed of pursuant to judicial process; or(d) The beneficiary has waived the right to disclaim in writing. The written waiver of the right to disclaim also is binding upon all persons claiming through or under the beneficiary.(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section, a beneficiary's receipt of a benefit from property shall not necessarily bar such beneficiary's disclaimer of an interest in the same property when, prior to the date of the transfer of the interest to be disclaimed, the beneficiary already owned an interest in such property in joint tenancy, as community property, or otherwise. Any such receipt, in the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, shall be presumed to be an enjoyment or use of the interest the beneficiary already owned, and only after such interest and any benefit from such interest have been exhausted, shall the beneficiary be deemed to have received or accepted any part of the interest to be disclaimed.[ 2000 c 24 § 1; 1989 c 34 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 11.86.061 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.86 - Disclaimer of Interests.|11.86.061 - Effect of spendthrift or similar restriction.

RCW 11.86.061 Effect of spendthrift or similar restriction.A beneficiary may disclaim under this chapter notwithstanding any limitation on the interest of the beneficiary in the nature of a spendthrift provision or similar restriction.[ 1989 c 34 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 11.86.071 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.86 - Disclaimer of Interests.|11.86.071 - Liability for distribution—Effect of disclaimer.

RCW 11.86.071 Liability for distribution—Effect of disclaimer.No legal representative of a creator of the interest, holder of legal title to property an interest in which is disclaimed, or person having possession of the property shall be liable for any otherwise proper distribution or other disposition made without actual knowledge of the disclaimer, or in reliance upon the disclaimer and without actual knowledge that the disclaimer is barred as provided in RCW 11.86.051.[ 1989 c 34 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 11.86.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.86 - Disclaimer of Interests.|11.86.080 - Rights under other statutes or rules not abridged.

RCW 11.86.080 Rights under other statutes or rules not abridged.This chapter shall not abridge the right of any person, apart from this chapter, under any existing or future statute or rule of law, to disclaim any interest or to assign, convey, release, renounce or otherwise dispose of any interest.[ 1973 c 148 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 11.86.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.86 - Disclaimer of Interests.|11.86.090 - Interests existing on June 7, 1973.

RCW 11.86.090 Interests existing on June 7, 1973.Any interest which exists on June 7, 1973 but which has not then become indefeasibly vested, or the taker of which has not then become finally ascertained, or of the existence of the transfer of which the beneficiary lacks knowledge, may be disclaimed after June 7, 1973 in the manner provided in RCW 11.86.031. However, for the purposes of RCW 11.86.031(2), the date on which the beneficiary first knows of the existence of the transfer shall be deemed to be the date of the transfer.[ 1989 c 34 § 8; 1973 c 148 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 11.88.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.88 - Guardianship—Appointment, Qualification, Removal of Guardians.|11.88.005 - Legislative intent.

RCW 11.88.005 Legislative intent. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)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 the guardianship process only to the minimum extent necessary to adequately provide for their own health or safety, or to adequately manage their financial affairs.[ 1990 c 122 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 309 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 95 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1990 c 122: "This act shall take effect on July 1, 1991." [ 1990 c 122 § 38.]Severability—1977 ex.s. c 309: "If any provision of this 1977 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1977 ex.s. c 309 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 11.88.008 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.88 - Guardianship—Appointment, Qualification, Removal of Guardians.|11.88.008 - "Professional guardian" defined.

RCW 11.88.008 "Professional guardian" defined. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)As used in this chapter, "professional guardian" means a guardian appointed under this chapter who is not a member of the incapacitated person's family and who charges fees for carrying out the duties of court-appointed guardian of three or more incapacitated persons.[ 1997 c 312 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—1997 c 312: See note following RCW 11.88.020.
WA Rev Code § 11.88.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.88 - Guardianship—Appointment, Qualification, Removal of Guardians.|11.88.080 - Guardians nominated by will or durable power of attorney.

RCW 11.88.080 Guardians nominated by will or durable power of attorney. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)When either parent is deceased, the surviving parent of any minor child or a sole parent of a minor child, may by last will or durable power of attorney nominate a guardian or guardians of the person, or of the estate or both, of a minor child, whether born at the time of executing the instrument or afterwards, to continue during the minority of such child or for any less time. This nomination shall be effective in the event of the death or incapacity of such parent. Every guardian of the estate of a child shall give bond in like manner and with like conditions as required by RCW 11.88.100 and 11.88.110, and he or she shall have the same powers and perform the same duties with regard to the person and estate of the minor as a guardian appointed under this chapter. The court shall confirm the parent's nomination unless the court finds, based upon evidence presented at a hearing on the matter, that the individual nominated in the surviving parent's will or durable power of attorney is not qualified to serve. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of a will nominating a testamentary guardian under the authority of this section and the nomination of a guardian under RCW 11.125.410, the most recent designation shall control. This section applies to actions commenced under RCW 11.125.160.[ 2016 c 209 § 401; 2005 c 97 § 11; 1990 c 122 § 7; 1965 c 145 § 11.88.080. Prior: 1917 c 156 § 210; RRS § 1580; prior: Code 1881 § 1618; 1860 p 228 § 335.]NOTES:Short title—Application—Uniformity—Federal law application—Federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act—Application—Dates—Effective date—2016 c 209: See RCW 11.125.010 and 11.125.900 through 11.125.903.Effective date—1990 c 122: See note following RCW 11.88.005.
WA Rev Code § 11.88.093 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.88 - Guardianship—Appointment, Qualification, Removal of Guardians.|11.88.093 - Ex parte communications—Removal.

RCW 11.88.093 Ex parte communications—Removal. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)A guardian ad litem shall not engage in ex parte communications with any judicial officer involved in the matter for which he or she is appointed during the pendency of the proceeding, except as permitted by court rule or statute for ex parte motions. Ex parte motions shall be heard in open court on the record. The record may be preserved in a manner deemed appropriate by the county where the matter is heard. The court, upon its own motion, or upon the motion of a party, may consider the removal of any guardian ad litem who violates this section from any pending case or from any court-authorized registry, and if so removed may require forfeiture of any fees for professional services on the pending case.[ 2000 c 124 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 11.88.097 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.88 - Guardianship—Appointment, Qualification, Removal of Guardians.|11.88.097 - Guardian ad litem—Fees.

RCW 11.88.097 Guardian ad litem—Fees. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)The court shall specify the hourly rate the guardian ad litem may charge for his or her services, and shall specify the maximum amount the guardian ad litem may charge without additional court review and approval. The court shall specify rates and fees in the order of appointment or at the earliest date the court is able to determine the appropriate rates and fees and prior to the guardian ad litem billing for his or her services. This section shall apply except as provided by local court rule.[ 2000 c 124 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 11.88.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.88 - Guardianship—Appointment, Qualification, Removal of Guardians.|11.88.105 - Reduction in amount of bond.

RCW 11.88.105 Reduction in amount of bond. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)In cases where all or a portion of the estate consisting of cash or securities has been placed in possession of savings and loan associations or banks, trust companies, escrow corporations, or other corporations approved by the court and if a verified receipt signed by the custodian of the funds is filed by the guardian or limited guardian in court stating that such corporations hold the cash or securities subject to order of court, the court may in its discretion dispense with the bond or reduce the amount of the bond by the amount of such deposits.[ 1990 c 122 § 11; 1975 1st ex.s. c 95 § 11; 1965 c 145 § 11.88.105.]NOTES:Effective date—1990 c 122: See note following RCW 11.88.005.
WA Rev Code § 11.88.107 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.88 - Guardianship—Appointment, Qualification, Removal of Guardians.|11.88.107 - When bond not required.

RCW 11.88.107 When bond not required. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)In all cases where a bank or trust company, authorized to act as guardian or limited guardian, or where a nonprofit corporation is authorized under its articles of incorporation to act as guardian or limited guardian, is appointed as guardian or limited guardian, or acts as guardian or limited guardian under an appointment as such heretofore made, no bond shall be required: PROVIDED, That in the case of appointment of a nonprofit corporation court approval shall be required before any bond requirement of this chapter may be waived.[ 1990 c 122 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 309 § 8; 1975 1st ex.s. c 95 § 12; 1965 c 145 § 11.88.107.]NOTES:Effective date—1990 c 122: See note following RCW 11.88.005.Severability—1977 ex.s. c 309: See note following RCW 11.88.005.