Wash. Rev. Code § 11.86.021

Current through 2024

Section 11.86.021 - Disclaimer of interest authorized

(1) A beneficiary may disclaim an interest in whole or in part, or with reference to specific parts, shares or assets, in the manner provided in RCW 11.86.031.

(2) Likewise, a beneficiary may so disclaim through an agent or attorney so authorized by written instrument.

(3) A personal representative, guardian, attorney-in-fact if authorized under a durable power of attorney under chapter 11.125 RCW, or other legal representative of the estate of a minor, incompetent, or deceased beneficiary, may so disclaim on behalf of the beneficiary, with or without court order, if:

(a) The legal representative deems the disclaimer to be in the best interests of those interested in the estate of the beneficiary and of those who take the disclaimed interest because of the disclaimer, and not detrimental to the best interests of the beneficiary; and

(b) In the case of a conservatorship, no order has been issued under RCW 11.130.435 determining that the disclaimer is not in the best interests of the beneficiary.

RCW 11.86.021

Amended by 2020 c 312,§ 711, eff. 1/1/2022.

Amended by 2016 c 209,§ 402, eff. 1/1/2017.

1989 c 34 § 2.

Effective dates- 2020 c 312 : See note following RCW 11.130.915.

Short title-Application-Uniformity-Federal law application-Federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act-Application-Dates-Effective date- 2016 c 209 : See RCW 11.125.010 and 11.125.900 through 11.125.903.