A will may incorporate by reference any writing in existence when the will is executed if the will itself manifests the testator‘s intent to incorporate the writing and describes the writing sufficiently to permit its identification. In the case of any inconsistency between the writing and the will, the will controls.

NOTES:

Short titleApplication1985 c 30: See RCW 11.02.900 through 11.02.903.
PurposeApplicationSeverability1985 c 23: See notes following RCW 11.12.250.
SeverabilityEffective dates1984 c 149: See notes following RCW 11.02.005.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 11.12.255

  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.