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RCW 2.72.005 Intent.
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(1) In establishing an office of public guardianship and conservatorship, the legislature intends to promote the availability of guardianship, conservatorship, and alternate services that provide support for decision making for individuals who need them and for whom adequate serv…
RCW 2.72.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Agent" means a person granted authority to act for a principal under a power of attorney. (2) "Contract service provider" means a public guardian or public conservato…
RCW 2.72.020 Office of public guardianship and conservatorship created—Appointment of public guardianship and conservatorship administrator.
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(1) There is created an office of public guardianship and conservatorship within the administrative office of the courts. (2) The supreme court shall appoint a public guardianship and conservatorship administrator to establish and administer a public guardianship, public conserva…
RCW 2.72.030 Public guardianship, public conservatorship, decision-making assistance, and estate administration program—Contracts for services—Eligibility criteria and minimum standards of practice—Duties of office—Case-weighting system—Fees.
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The public guardianship and conservatorship administrator is authorized to establish and administer a public guardianship, public conservatorship, decision-making assistance, and estate administration program as follows: (1)(a) The office shall contract with certified professiona…