(1) This chapter applies to all powers of attorney except:

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Terms Used In Washington Code 11.125.030

  • 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.
(a) A power to the extent it is coupled with an interest in the subject of the power, including a power given to or for the benefit of a creditor in connection with a credit transaction;
(b) A proxy or other delegation to exercise voting rights or management rights with respect to an entity; and
(c) A power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, RCW 11.125.170 shall not apply to a power to make health care decisions under RCW 11.125.400 and 11.125.410, nor shall it apply to the power to nominate a guardian for a minor child under RCW 11.125.410.