The assets of a corporation in the process of dissolution shall be applied and distributed as follows:

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Terms Used In Washington Code 24.06.265

  • Articles of incorporation: includes the original articles of incorporation and all amendments thereto, and includes articles of merger. See Washington Code 24.06.005
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
(1) All liabilities and obligations of the corporation shall be paid, satisfied and discharged, or adequate provision made therefor;
(2) Assets held by the corporation upon condition requiring return, transfer or conveyance, which condition occurs by reason of the dissolution, shall be returned, transferred, or conveyed in accordance with such requirements;
(3) Remaining assets, if any shall be distributed to the members, shareholders or others in accordance with the provisions of the articles of incorporation.