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How Does Washington's New Power of Attorney Statute Impact Banks?
Washington has adopted the Washington Uniform Power of Attorney Act (“The Act”) which becomes effective on January 1, 2017 (ESSB 5635). The Act completely replaces Washington’s current law and has some key differences that need to be considered when...
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Trust Law Modernization in Washington State
In 2015, two new laws relating to trust administration in Washington State have gone into effect that will make the state a more attractive jurisdiction in which to establish and administer trusts.
These new trust laws were the product of the Enterpr...
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