Washington Code 11.96A.220 – Binding agreement
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RCW 11.96A.210 through 11.96A.250 shall be applicable to the resolution of any matter, as defined by RCW 11.96A.030, other than matters subject to chapter 11.130 RCW, or a trust for a minor or other incapacitated person created at its inception by the judgment or decree of a court unless the judgment or decree provides that RCW 11.96A.210 through 11.96A.250 shall be applicable. If all parties agree to a resolution of any such matter, then the agreement shall be evidenced by a written agreement signed by all parties. Subject to the provisions of RCW 11.96A.240, the written agreement shall be binding and conclusive on all persons interested in the estate, trust, nonprobate asset, other property passing at death, or custodial property. The agreement shall identify the subject matter of the dispute and the parties. If the agreement or a memorandum of the agreement is to be filed with the court under RCW 11.96A.230, the agreement may, but need not, include provisions specifically addressing jurisdiction, governing law, the waiver of notice of the filing as provided in RCW 11.96A.230, and the discharge of any special representative who has acted with respect to the agreement.
Terms Used In Washington Code 11.96A.220
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- 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
If a party who virtually represents another under RCW 11.96A.120 signs the agreement, then the party’s signature constitutes the signature of all persons whom the party virtually represents, and all the virtually represented persons shall be bound by the agreement.
[ 2021 c 140 § 4021; (2021 c 140 § 4020 expired January 1, 2022); 2020 c 312 § 718; 1999 c 42 § 402.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 140 § 4021: “Section 4021 of this act takes effect January 1, 2022.” [ 2021 c 140 § 4029.]
Expiration date—2021 c 140 § 4020: “Section 4020 of this act expires January 1, 2022.” [ 2021 c 140 § 4028.]
Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.