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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Appointment of a guardian or conservator terminates on the death or removal of the guardian or conservator, or when the court under subsection (2) of this section approves a resignation of the guardian or conservator.
(2) A guardian or conservator must petition the court to resign. The petition may include a request that the court appoint a successor. Resignation of a guardian or conservator is effective on the date the resignation is approved by the court.
(3) Death, removal, or resignation of a guardian or conservator does not affect liability for a previous act or the obligation to account for:
(a) An action taken on behalf of the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship; or
(b) The individual's funds or other property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 11. Probate and Trust Law § 11.130.060. Effect of death, removal, or resignation of guardian or conservator - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-11-probate-and-trust-law/wa-rev-code-11-130-060/
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