Unless the power of attorney has been terminated in accordance with RCW 11.125.080, or the power of attorney provides a different method for an agent’s resignation, an agent may resign by giving notice to the principal and, if the principal is incapacitated:
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Terms Used In Washington Code 11.125.180

  • 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
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
(1) To the conservator or guardian, if one has been appointed for the principal, and a coagent or successor agent, if designated; or
(2) If there is no person described in subsection (1) of this section:
(a) To any person reasonably believed by the agent to have sufficient interest in the principal’s welfare;
(b) To a governmental agency having authority to protect the welfare of the principal; or
(c) By filing notice with the county recorder’s office in the county where the principal resides.
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