Washington Code 11.130.055 – Judicial appointment of successor guardian or successor conservator
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(1) The court at any time may appoint a successor guardian or successor conservator to serve immediately or when a designated event occurs.
Terms Used In Washington Code 11.130.055
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(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.]