Washington Code 26.28.010 – Age of majority
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Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all persons shall be deemed and taken to be of full age for all purposes at the age of eighteen years.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 17 § 1; 1923 c 72 § 2; Code 1881 § 2363; 1866 p 92 § 1; 1863 p 434 § 1; 1854 p 407 § 1; RRS § 10548.]
NOTES:
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 292: “If any provision of this 1971 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.” [ 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 77.]
Saving—1923 c 72: “This act shall not apply to females who shall have attained the age of eighteen years at the time this act shall go into effect.” [ 1923 c 72 § 3.] 1923 c 72 was codified as RCW 11.92.010 and 26.28.010.
Terms Used In Washington Code 26.28.010
- 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
- Probate: Proving a will
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.