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WA Rev Code § 11.95A.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.360 - Exercise of power in favor of holder—Income under marital deduction—Spousal power of appointment.

RCW 11.95A.360 Exercise of power in favor of holder—Income under marital deduction—Spousal power of appointment. (Effective January 1, 2022.)Notwithstanding any provision of RCW 11.95A.350 through 11.95A.375 seemingly to the contrary, RCW 11.95A.350 through 11.95A.375 do not limit or restrict the distribution of income of a trust that qualifies or that otherwise could have qualified for the marital deduction under section 2056 or 2523 of the Internal Revenue Code, those Internal Revenue Code sections requiring that all income be distributed to the spouse of the decedent or of the trustor at least annually, whether or not an election was in fact made under section 2056(b)(7) or 2523(f) of the Internal Revenue Code. Further, RCW 11.95A.350 through 11.95A.375 do not limit or restrict the power of a spouse of the trustor or the spouse of the decedent to exercise a power of appointment described in section 2056(b)(5) or 2523(e) of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to that portion of the trust that could otherwise qualify for the marital deduction under either of those Internal Revenue Code sections.[ 2021 c 140 § 3607; 1993 c 339 § 9. Formerly RCW 11.95.120.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 339: See note following RCW 11.98.200.
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.365 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.365 - Exercise of power in favor of holder—Inference of law.

RCW 11.95A.365 Exercise of power in favor of holder—Inference of law. (Effective January 1, 2022.)RCW 11.95A.350 through 11.95A.375 do not raise an inference that the law of this state prior to July 25, 1993, was different than contained in RCW 11.95A.350 through 11.95A.375.[ 2021 c 140 § 3608; 1993 c 339 § 10. Formerly RCW 11.95.130.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 339: See note following RCW 11.98.200.
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.375 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.375 - Exercise of power in favor of holder—Cause of action.

RCW 11.95A.375 Exercise of power in favor of holder—Cause of action. (Effective January 1, 2022.)RCW 11.95A.350 through 11.95A.370 neither create a new cause of action nor impair an existing cause of action that, in either case, relates to a power that was exercised before July 25, 1993. RCW 11.95A.350 through 11.95A.370 neither create a new cause of action nor impair an existing cause of action that in either case relates to a power proscribed, limited, or qualified under RCW 11.95A.350 through 11.95A.370.[ 2021 c 140 § 3610; 1993 c 339 § 12. Formerly RCW 11.95.150.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 339: See note following RCW 11.98.200.
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.400 - Disclaimer.

RCW 11.95A.400 Disclaimer. (Effective January 1, 2022.)As provided by chapter 11.86 RCW:(1) A powerholder may disclaim all or part of a power of appointment.(2) A permissible appointee, appointee, or taker in default of appointment may disclaim all or part of an interest in appointive property.[ 2021 c 140 § 3401.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.410 - Authority to release.

RCW 11.95A.410 Authority to release. (Effective January 1, 2022.)A powerholder may release a power of appointment, in whole or in part, except to the extent the terms of the instrument creating the power prevent the release.[ 2021 c 140 § 3402.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.420 - Method of release.

RCW 11.95A.420 Method of release. (Effective January 1, 2022.)A powerholder of a releasable power of appointment may release the power in whole or in part:(1) By substantial compliance with a method provided in the terms of the instrument creating the power; or(2) If the terms of the instrument creating the power do not provide a method or the method provided in the terms of the instrument is not expressly made exclusive, by a record manifesting the powerholder's intent by clear and convincing evidence.[ 2021 c 140 § 3403.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.430 - Revocation or amendment of release.

RCW 11.95A.430 Revocation or amendment of release. (Effective January 1, 2022.)A powerholder may revoke or amend a release of a power of appointment only to the extent that:(1) The instrument of release is revocable by the powerholder; or(2) The powerholder reserves a power of revocation or amendment in the instrument of release.[ 2021 c 140 § 3404.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.440 - Power to contract—Presently exercisable power of appointment.

RCW 11.95A.440 Power to contract—Presently exercisable power of appointment. (Effective January 1, 2022.)A powerholder of a presently exercisable power of appointment may contract:(1) Not to exercise the power; or(2) To exercise the power if the contract when made does not confer a benefit on an impermissible appointee.[ 2021 c 140 § 3405.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.450 - Power to contract—Power of appointment not presently exercisable.

RCW 11.95A.450 Power to contract—Power of appointment not presently exercisable. (Effective January 1, 2022.)A powerholder of a power of appointment that is not presently exercisable may contract to exercise or not to exercise the power only if the powerholder:(1) Is also the donor of the power; and(2) Has reserved the power in a revocable trust.[ 2021 c 140 § 3406.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.460 - Remedy for breach of contract to appoint or not to appoint.

RCW 11.95A.460 Remedy for breach of contract to appoint or not to appoint. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The remedy for a powerholder's breach of a contract to appoint or not to appoint appointive property is limited to damages payable out of the appointive property or, if appropriate, specific performance of the contract.[ 2021 c 140 § 3407.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.500 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.500 - Creditor claims—General power created by powerholder.

RCW 11.95A.500 Creditor claims—General power created by powerholder. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) In this section, "power of appointment created by the powerholder" includes a power of appointment created in a transfer by another person to the extent the powerholder contributed value to the transfer.(2) Appointive property subject to a general power of appointment created by the powerholder is subject to a claim of a creditor of the powerholder or of the powerholder's estate to the extent provided in chapter 19.40 RCW.(3) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, appointive property subject to a general power of appointment created by the powerholder is not subject to a claim of a creditor of the powerholder or the powerholder's estate to the extent the powerholder irrevocably appointed the property in favor of a person other than the powerholder or the powerholder's estate.(4) Subject to subsections (2) and (3) of this section, and notwithstanding the presence of a spendthrift provision or whether the claim arose before or after the creation of the power of appointment, appointive property subject to a general power of appointment created by the powerholder is subject to a claim of a creditor of:(a) The powerholder, to the same extent as if the powerholder owned the appointive property, if the power is presently exercisable; and(b) The powerholder's estate, to the extent the estate is insufficient to satisfy the claim and subject to the right of a decedent to direct the source from which liabilities are paid, if the power is exercisable at the powerholder's death.[ 2021 c 140 § 3501.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.510 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.510 - Creditor claims—General power not created by powerholder.

RCW 11.95A.510 Creditor claims—General power not created by powerholder. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, appointive property subject to a general power of appointment created by a person other than the powerholder is subject to a claim of a creditor of:(a) The powerholder, to the extent the powerholder's property is insufficient, if the power is presently exercisable; and(b) The powerholder's estate, to the extent the estate is insufficient, subject to the right of a decedent to direct the source from which liabilities are paid.(2) Subject to RCW 11.95A.530(3), a power of appointment created by a person other than the powerholder which is subject to an ascertainable standard relating to an individual's health, education, support, or maintenance within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. Sec. 2041(b)(1)(A) or 26 U.S.C. Sec. 2514(c)(1), on January 1, 2022, is treated for purposes of RCW 11.95A.500 through 11.95A.530 as a nongeneral power.[ 2021 c 140 § 3502.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.520 - Power to withdraw.

RCW 11.95A.520 Power to withdraw. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) For purposes of RCW 11.95A.500 through 11.95A.530, and except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a power to withdraw property from a trust is treated, during the time the power may be exercised, as a presently exercisable general power of appointment to the extent of the property subject to the power to withdraw.(2) On the lapse, release, or waiver of a power to withdraw property from a trust, the power is treated as a presently exercisable general power of appointment only to the extent the value of the property affected by the lapse, release, or waiver exceeds the greater of the amount specified in 26 U.S.C. Sec. 2041(b)(2) and 26 U.S.C. Sec. 2514(e) or the amount specified in 26 U.S.C. Sec. 2503(b), on January 1, 2022.[ 2021 c 140 § 3503.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.530 - Creditor claims—Nongeneral power.

RCW 11.95A.530 Creditor claims—Nongeneral power. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, appointive property subject to a nongeneral power of appointment is exempt from a claim of a creditor of the powerholder or the powerholder's estate.(2) Appointive property subject to a nongeneral power of appointment is subject to a claim of a creditor of the powerholder or the powerholder's estate to the extent that the powerholder owned the property and, reserving the nongeneral power, transferred the property in violation of chapter 19.40 RCW.(3) If the initial gift in default of appointment is to the powerholder or the powerholder's estate, a nongeneral power of appointment is treated for purposes of this section and RCW 11.95A.500 through 11.95A.520 as a general power.[ 2021 c 140 § 3504.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.900 - Uniformity of application and construction.

RCW 11.95A.900 Uniformity of application and construction. (Effective January 1, 2022.)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 states that enact it.[ 2021 c 140 § 3601.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.901 - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.

RCW 11.95A.901 Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act. (Effective January 1, 2022.)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 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).[ 2021 c 140 § 3602.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.902 - Application—Existing relationships.

RCW 11.95A.902 Application—Existing relationships. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, on and after January 1, 2022:(a) This chapter applies to a power of appointment created before, on, or after January 1, 2022;(b) This chapter applies to a judicial proceeding concerning a power of appointment commenced on or after January 1, 2022;(c) This chapter applies to a judicial proceeding concerning a power of appointment commenced before January 1, 2022, unless the court finds that application of a particular provision of this chapter would interfere substantially with the effective conduct of the judicial proceeding or prejudice a right of a party, in which case the particular provision of this chapter does not apply and the superseded law applies;(d) A rule of construction or presumption provided in this chapter applies to an instrument executed before January 1, 2022, unless there is a clear indication of a contrary intent in the terms of the instrument; and(e) Except as otherwise provided in (a) through (d) of this subsection, an action done before January 1, 2022, is not affected by this chapter.(2) If a right is acquired, extinguished, or barred on the expiration of a prescribed period that commenced under law of this state other than this chapter before January 1, 2022, the law continues to apply to the right.[ 2021 c 140 § 3603.]
WA Rev Code § 11.95A.903 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.95A - Uniform Powers of Appointment Act.|11.95A.903 - Effective date—2021 c 140 §§ 3101-3614.

RCW 11.95A.903 Effective date—2021 c 140 §§ 3101-3614.Sections 3101 through 3614 of this act take effect January 1, 2022.[ 2021 c 140 § 3616.]
WA Rev Code § 11.96A.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.96A - Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution.|11.96A.010 - Purpose.

RCW 11.96A.010 Purpose.The overall purpose of this chapter is to set forth generally applicable statutory provisions for the resolution of disputes and other matters involving trusts and estates in a single chapter under Title 11 RCW. The provisions are intended to provide nonjudicial methods for the resolution of matters, such as mediation, arbitration, and agreement. The [This] chapter also provides for judicial resolution of disputes if other methods are unsuccessful.[ 1999 c 42 § 102.]
WA Rev Code § 11.96A.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.96A - Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution.|11.96A.020 - General power of courts—Intent—Plenary power of the court.

RCW 11.96A.020 General power of courts—Intent—Plenary power of the court.(1) It is the intent of the legislature that the courts shall have full and ample power and authority under this title to administer and settle:(a) All matters concerning the estates and assets of incapacitated, missing, and deceased persons, including matters involving nonprobate assets and powers of attorney, in accordance with this title; and(b) All trusts and trust matters.(2) If this title should in any case or under any circumstance be inapplicable, insufficient, or doubtful with reference to the administration and settlement of the matters listed in subsection (1) of this section, the court nevertheless has full power and authority to proceed with such administration and settlement in any manner and way that to the court seems right and proper, all to the end that the matters be expeditiously administered and settled by the court.[ 1999 c 42 § 103.]
WA Rev Code § 11.96A.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.96A - Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution.|11.96A.040 - Original jurisdiction in probate and trust matters—Powers of court.

RCW 11.96A.040 Original jurisdiction in probate and trust matters—Powers of court.(1) The superior court of every county has original subject matter jurisdiction over the probate of wills and the administration of estates of incapacitated, missing, and deceased individuals in all instances, including without limitation:(a) When a resident of the state dies;(b) When a nonresident of the state dies in the state; or(c) When a nonresident of the state dies outside the state.(2) The superior court of every county has original subject matter jurisdiction over trusts and all matters relating to trusts.(3) The superior courts may: Probate or refuse to probate wills, appoint personal representatives, administer and settle the affairs and the estates of incapacitated, missing, or deceased individuals including but not limited to decedents' nonprobate assets; administer and settle matters that relate to nonprobate assets and arise under chapter 11.18 or 11.42 RCW; administer and settle all matters relating to trusts; administer and settle matters that relate to powers of attorney; award processes and cause to come before them all persons whom the courts deem it necessary to examine; order and cause to be issued all such writs and any other orders as are proper or necessary; and do all other things proper or incident to the exercise of jurisdiction under this section.(4) The subject matter jurisdiction of the superior court applies without regard to venue. A proceeding or action by or before a superior court is not defective or invalid because of the selected venue if the court has jurisdiction of the subject matter of the action.[ 2001 c 203 § 9; 1999 c 42 § 201.]
WA Rev Code § 11.96A.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.96A - Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution.|11.96A.060 - Exercise of powers—Orders, writs, process, etc.

RCW 11.96A.060 Exercise of powers—Orders, writs, process, etc.The court may make, issue, and cause to be filed or served, any and all manner and kinds of orders, judgments, citations, notices, summons, and other writs and processes that might be considered proper or necessary in the exercise of the jurisdiction or powers given or intended to be given by this title.[ 1999 c 42 § 203.]
WA Rev Code § 11.96A.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.96A - Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution.|11.96A.080 - Persons entitled to judicial proceedings for declaration of rights or legal relations.

RCW 11.96A.080 Persons entitled to judicial proceedings for declaration of rights or legal relations. (Effective until January 1, 2022.)(1) Subject to the provisions of RCW 11.96A.260 through 11.96A.320, any party may have a judicial proceeding for the declaration of rights or legal relations with respect to any matter, as defined by RCW 11.96A.030; the resolution of any other case or controversy that arises under the Revised Code of Washington and references judicial proceedings under this title; or the determination of the persons entitled to notice under RCW 11.96A.110 or 11.96A.120.(2) The provisions of this chapter apply to disputes arising in connection with estates of incapacitated persons unless otherwise covered by *chapters 11.88 and 11.92 RCW. The provisions of this chapter shall not supersede, but shall supplement, any otherwise applicable provisions and procedures contained in this title, including without limitation those contained in chapter 11.20, 11.24, 11.28, 11.40, 11.42, or 11.56 RCW. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to actions for wrongful death under chapter 4.20 RCW.[ 1999 c 42 § 301.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapters 11.88 and 11.92 RCW were repealed in their entirety by 2020 c 312 § 904, effective January 1, 2022.RCW 11.96A.080Persons entitled to judicial proceedings for declaration of rights or legal relations. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Subject to the provisions of RCW 11.96A.260 through 11.96A.320, any party may have a judicial proceeding for the declaration of rights or legal relations with respect to any matter, as defined by RCW 11.96A.030; the resolution of any other case or controversy that arises under the Revised Code of Washington and references judicial proceedings under this title; or the determination of the persons entitled to notice under RCW 11.96A.110 or 11.96A.120.(2) The provisions of this chapter apply to disputes arising in connection with estates of individuals subject to conservatorship under RCW 11.130.360 unless otherwise covered by chapter 11.130 RCW. The provisions of this chapter shall not supersede, but shall supplement, any otherwise applicable provisions and procedures contained in this title, including without limitation those contained in chapter 11.20, 11.24, 11.28, 11.40, 11.42, or 11.56 RCW. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to actions for wrongful death under chapter 4.20 RCW.[ 2020 c 312 § 714; 1999 c 42 § 301.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.96A.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.96A - Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution.|11.96A.090 - Judicial proceedings.

RCW 11.96A.090 Judicial proceedings.(1) A judicial proceeding under this title is a special proceeding under the civil rules of court. The provisions of this title governing such actions control over any inconsistent provision of the civil rules.(2) A judicial proceeding under this title must be commenced as a new action.(3) Once commenced, the action may be consolidated with an existing proceeding upon the motion of a party for good cause shown, or by the court on its own motion.(4) The procedural rules of court apply to judicial proceedings under this title only to the extent that they are consistent with this title, unless otherwise provided by statute or ordered by the court under RCW 11.96A.020 or 11.96A.050, or other applicable rules of court.[ 2013 c 246 § 2; 1999 c 42 § 302.]