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WA Rev Code § 11.130.630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.630 - Confidentiality of records.

RCW 11.130.630 Confidentiality of records. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) The existence of a proceeding for or the existence of a protective arrangement instead of guardianship or conservatorship is a matter of public record unless the court seals the record after:(a) The respondent, the individual subject to the protective arrangement, or the parent of a minor subject to the protective arrangement requests the record be sealed; and(b) Either:(i) The proceeding is dismissed;(ii) The protective arrangement is no longer in effect; or(iii) An act authorized by the order granting the protective arrangement has been completed.(2) A respondent, an individual subject to a protective arrangement instead of guardianship or conservatorship, an attorney designated by the respondent or individual, a parent of a minor subject to a protective arrangement, and any other person the court determines are entitled to access court records of the proceeding and resulting protective arrangement. A person not otherwise entitled access to court records under this subsection for good cause may petition the court for access. The court shall grant access if access is in the best interest of the respondent or individual subject to the protective arrangement or furthers the public interest and does not endanger the welfare or financial interests of the respondent or individual.(3) A report of a visitor or professional evaluation generated in the course of a proceeding under this article must be sealed on filing but is available to:(a) The court;(b) The individual who is the subject of the report or evaluation, without limitation as to use;(c) The petitioner, visitor, and petitioner's and respondent's attorneys, for purposes of the proceeding;(d) Unless the court orders otherwise, an agent appointed under a power of attorney for finances in which the respondent is the principal;(e) If the order is for a protective arrangement instead of guardianship and unless the court orders otherwise, an agent appointed under a power of attorney for health care in which the respondent is identified as the principal; and(f) Any other person if it is in the public interest or for a purpose the court orders for good cause.[ 2019 c 437 § 511.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.635 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.635 - Appointment of special agent.

RCW 11.130.635 Appointment of special agent. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The court may appoint a special agent, to assist in implementing a protective arrangement under this article. The special agent has the authority conferred by the order of appointment and serves until discharged by court order.[ 2019 c 437 § 512.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.640 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.640 - Use of forms.

RCW 11.130.640 Use of forms. (Effective January 1, 2022.)Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, use of the forms contained in this article is optional. Failure to use these forms does not prejudice any party.[ 2019 c 437 § 601.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.657 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.657 - Notification of petition for guardianship or conservatorship.

RCW 11.130.657 Notification of petition for guardianship or conservatorship. (Effective January 1, 2022.)This form must be used to notify an adult respondent of the respondent's rights that could be restricted if a guardianship petition under RCW 11.130.270 or a conservatorship petition under RCW 11.130.365 is granted.IMPORTANT NOTICEPLEASE READ CAREFULLYA petition to have a guardian or conservator appointed for you has been filed in the . . . county superior court by . . .. If a guardian or conservator is appointed, you could lose one or more of the following rights:(1) To marry, divorce, or enter into or end a state registered domestic partnership;(2) To vote or hold an elected office;(3) To enter into a contract or make or revoke a will;(4) To appoint someone to act on your behalf;(5) To sue and be sued other than through a guardian;(6) To possess a license to drive;(7) To buy, sell, own, mortgage, or lease property;(8) To consent to or refuse medical treatment;(9) To decide who shall provide care and assistance;(10) To make decisions regarding social aspects of your life.Under the law, you have certain rights.You have the right to be represented by a lawyer of your own choosing. The court will appoint a lawyer to represent you if you are unable to pay or payment would result in a substantial hardship to you.You have the right to ask for a jury trial on the issue of capacity.You have the right to be present in court and testify when the hearing is held to decide whether or not you need a guardian or conservator. If a court visitor is appointed, you have the right to request the court to replace that person.You have the right to ask the court to establish a protective arrangement instead of a guardianship or conservatorship.[ 2020 c 312 § 321.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.660 - Letters of office.

RCW 11.130.660 Letters of office. (Effective January 1, 2022.)All letters of guardianship/conservatorship must be in the following form or a substantially similar form:IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THESTATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THECOUNTY OF  . . . . . . . . .IN THE MATTER OF THEGUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cause No.  . . . . . . . .LETTERS OFGUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIPDate letters expire. . . .THESE LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP PROVIDE OFFICIAL VERIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING:On the . . . . . . . . . day of . . . . . . . ., (year) . . . . the Court appointed . . . . . . . . . . .to serve as:□ Guardian of the Person □ Full □ Limited□ Conservator of the Estate □ Full □ Limitedfor . . . . . . . . . . . ., in the above referenced matter.The Guardian/Conservator has fulfilled all legal requirements to serve including, but not limited to: Taking and filing the oath; filing any bond consistent with the court's order; filing any blocked account agreement consistent with the court's order; and appointing a resident agent for a nonresident guardian.The Court, having found the Guardian/Conservator duly qualified, now makes it known . . . . . . . . . is authorized as the Guardian for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . designated in the Court's order as referenced above.The next filing and reporting deadline in this matter is on the . . . day of . . . . . . ., . . . . . ..THESE LETTERS ARE NO LONGER VALID ON . . . . . . . . . .These letters can only be renewed by a new court order. If the court grants an extension, new letters will be issued.This matter is before the Honorable . . . . . . . . of Superior Court, the seal of the Court being affixedthis . . . . day of . . . . . . . ..State of Washington ) ) ss.  County of . . . . . . . . .)I, . . . . . . . ., Clerk of the Superior Court of said County and State, certify that this document represents true and correct Letters of Guardianship/Conservatorship in the above entitled case, entered upon the record on this . . . . . . . day of . . . . . ., . . . ..These letters remain in full force and effect until the date of expiration set forth above.The seal of Superior Court has been affixed and witnessed by my hand this . . . . . . . day of . . . . . . . . ., . . . ... . . . . . . . . ., Clerk of Superior CourtBy . . . . . . . ., Deputy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Signature of Deputy)[ 2019 c 437 § 605.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.665 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.665 - Guardianship/conservatorship summary.

RCW 11.130.665 Guardianship/conservatorship summary. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The guardianship/conservatorship summary shall be in or substantially similar form:GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP SUMMARYDate Guardian/Conservator Appointed:. . . .Due Date for Report and Accounting:. . . .Date of Next Review:. . . .Letters Expire On:. . . .Bond Amount:$. . . .Restricted Account Agreements Required:. . . .Due Date for Inventory, if applicable:. . . .Due Date for Guardian's Plan, if applicable:. . . .Person subject to guardianship/conservatorshipGuardian/ConservatorName:Name:Address:Address:Phone:Phone:Facsimile:Facsimile:Interested PartiesAddressRelation            [ 2019 c 437 § 606.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.700 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.700 - Definitions.

RCW 11.130.700 Definitions. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The definitions in this section apply throughout this section and RCW 11.130.705 through 11.130.755 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Disability" means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.(2) "Supported decision-making agreement" is an agreement between an adult with a disability and one or more supporters entered into under this chapter.(3) "Supporter" means an adult who has entered into a supported decision-making agreement with an adult with a disability.[ 2020 c 312 § 601.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.705 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.705 - Purpose.

RCW 11.130.705 Purpose. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The purpose of RCW 11.130.700 through 11.130.755 is to recognize a less restrictive alternative to guardianship for adults with disabilities who need assistance with decisions regarding daily living.[ 2020 c 312 § 602.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.710 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.710 - Presumption of capacity.

RCW 11.130.710 Presumption of capacity. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) All adults are presumed to be capable of managing their affairs.(2) The manner in which an adult communicates with others is not grounds for deciding that the adult is incapable of managing the adult's affairs.(3) Execution of a supported decision-making agreement may not be used as evidence for the petition or appointment of a guardianship or conservatorship under this chapter, and does not preclude the ability of the adult who has entered into such an agreement to act independently of the agreement.[ 2020 c 312 § 603.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.715 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.715 - Scope.

RCW 11.130.715 Scope. (Effective January 1, 2022.)An adult with a disability may voluntarily, without undue influence or coercion, enter into a supported decision-making agreement with a supporter under which the adult with a disability authorizes the supporter to do any or all of the following:(1) Provide supported decision making, including assistance in understanding the options, responsibilities, and consequences of the adult's life decisions, without making those decisions on behalf of the adult with a disability;(2) Assist the adult in accessing, collecting, and obtaining information that is relevant to a given life decision, including medical, psychological, financial, educational, or treatment records, from any person;(3) Assist the adult with a disability in understanding the information described in subsection (2) of this section; and(4) Assist the adult in communicating the adult's decisions to appropriate persons.[ 2020 c 312 § 604.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.720 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.720 - Authority of supporter.

RCW 11.130.720 Authority of supporter. (Effective January 1, 2022.)A supporter may exercise the authority granted to the supporter in the supported decision-making agreement.[ 2020 c 312 § 605.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.725 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.725 - Term.

RCW 11.130.725 Term. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, the supported decision-making agreement extends until terminated by either party or by the terms of the agreement.(2) The supported decision-making agreement is terminated if:(a) The department of social and health services finds that the adult with a disability has been abused, neglected, or exploited by the supporter;(b) The supporter is found criminally liable for conduct described in (a) of this subsection;(c) The person with a disability gives notice to the supporter orally, in writing, through an assistive technology device, or by any other means or act showing a specific intent to terminate the agreement; or(d) The supporter provides written notice of the supporter's resignation to the person with a disability. If a supported decision-making agreement includes more than one supporter, each supporter can terminate the agreement only as to that supporter.[ 2020 c 312 § 606.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.730 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.730 - Disqualification of supporter.

RCW 11.130.730 Disqualification of supporter. (Effective January 1, 2022.)The following are disqualified from acting as a supporter:(1) A person who is an employer or employee of the adult with a disability, unless the person is an immediate family member of the adult with a disability;(2) A person directly providing paid support services to the adult with a disability, unless the person is an immediate family member of the adult with a disability; and(3) An individual against whom the person with a disability has obtained an order of protection from abuse, or an individual who is the subject of a civil or criminal order prohibiting contact with the adult with a disability.[ 2020 c 312 § 607.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.735 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.735 - Access of supporter to personal information.

RCW 11.130.735 Access of supporter to personal information. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A supporter is only authorized to assist the adult with a disability in accessing, collecting, or obtaining information that is relevant to a decision authorized under the supported decision-making agreement.(2) If a supporter assists an adult with a disability in accessing, collecting, or obtaining personal information, including protected health information under the federal health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, or educational records under the federal family educational rights and privacy act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g, the supporter shall ensure the information is kept privileged and confidential, as applicable, and is not subject to unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.(3) The existence of a supported decision-making agreement does not preclude an adult with a disability from seeking personal information without the assistance of a supporter.[ 2020 c 312 § 608.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.740 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.740 - Execution of agreement.

RCW 11.130.740 Execution of agreement. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A supported decision-making agreement must be in writing, dated, and signed voluntarily, without coercion or undue influence, by the adult with a disability and the supporter in the presence of two or more subscribing witnesses or a notary public.(2) If signed before two witnesses, the attesting witnesses must be at least eighteen years of age.(3) The witnesses required by subsection (1) of this section may not be any of the following:(a) A supporter for the person with a disability;(b) An employee or agent of a supporter named in the supported decision-making agreement;(c) A paid provider of services to the person with a disability; or(d) Any person who does not understand the type of communication the person with a disability uses, unless an individual who understands the person with a disability's means of communication is present to assist during the execution of the supported decision-making agreement.[ 2020 c 312 § 609.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.750 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.750 - Reliance on agreement—Limitation of liability.

RCW 11.130.750 Reliance on agreement—Limitation of liability. (Effective January 1, 2022.)(1) A person who receives the original or a copy of a supported decision-making agreement shall rely on the agreement.(2) A person is not subject to criminal or civil liability and has not engaged in professional misconduct for an act or omission if the act or omission is done in good faith and in reliance on a supported decision-making agreement.[ 2020 c 312 § 611.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.755 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.755 - Reporting of suspected abuse, abandonment, neglect, exploitation.

RCW 11.130.755 Reporting of suspected abuse, abandonment, neglect, exploitation. (Effective January 1, 2022.)If a person who receives a copy of a supported decision-making agreement or is aware of the existence of a supported decision-making agreement has cause to believe that a vulnerable adult as defined in RCW 74.34.020 is being abused, abandoned, neglected (including self-neglect), or personally or financially exploited by the supporter, the person shall make a report to the department of social and health services, except where the person is exempted from the requirements to report abuse due to a confidential relationship recognized in statute, regulation, or professional standards.[ 2020 c 312 § 612.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.900 - Uniformity of application and construction.

RCW 11.130.900 Uniformity of application and construction. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)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.[ 2019 c 437 § 802.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.905 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.905 - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.

RCW 11.130.905 Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act. (Effective January 1, 2021, or January 1, 2022; see RCW 11.130.915.)Chapter 437, Laws of 2019 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).[ 2019 c 437 § 803.]
WA Rev Code § 11.130.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.910 - Applicability.

RCW 11.130.910 Applicability. (Effective January 1, 2022.)This chapter applies to:(1) A proceeding for appointment of a guardian or conservator or for a protective arrangement instead of guardianship or conservatorship commenced after January 1, 2022; and(2) A guardianship, conservatorship, or protective arrangement instead of a guardianship or conservatorship in existence on January 1, 2022, unless the court finds application of a particular provision of chapter 437, Laws of 2019 would substantially interfere with the effective conduct of the proceeding or prejudice the rights of a party, in which case the particular provision of chapter 437, Laws of 2019 does not apply and the superseded law applies.[ 2021 c 65 § 107; 2019 c 437 § 804.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 65 §§ 106 and 107: See note following RCW 11.130.670.Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.911 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.911 - Construction—Chapters 11.88 and 11.92 RCW prevail.

RCW 11.130.911 Construction—Chapters 11.88 and 11.92 RCW prevail. (Expires January 1, 2022.)(1) To the extent of a conflict between this chapter and chapter 11.88 or 11.92 RCW, chapter 11.88 or 11.92 RCW prevails.(2) This section expires January 1, 2022.[ 2020 c 312 § 906.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
WA Rev Code § 11.130.915 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 11 - Probate and Trust Law|Chapter 11.130 - Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.|11.130.915 - Effective date—2020 c 312; 2019 c 437.

RCW 11.130.915 Effective date—2020 c 312; 2019 c 437.This act takes effect January 1, 2022, except that:(1) Section 129, chapter 437, Laws of 2019 takes effect on June 11, 2020; and(2) With respect to minors, sections 101 through 128, 130 through 136, 201 through 216, 602, 802, 803, and 805, chapter 437, Laws of 2019 take effect January 1, 2021.[ 2020 c 312 § 902; 2019 c 437 § 807.]NOTES:Effective dates—2020 c 312: "(1) Except for sections 101 through 122, 301 through 307, 312, 313, 725, 801, 902, 903, 905, and 906 of this act, this act takes effect January 1, 2022.(2) Sections 101 through 122, 301 through 307, 312, 313, 725, 801, 905, and 906 of this act take effect January 1, 2021." [ 2020 c 312 § 907.]