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Wash. Rev. Code § 11.32.010 (2026)

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When, by reason of an action concerning the proof of a will, or from any other cause, there shall be a delay in granting letters testamentary or of administration, the judge may, in his or her discretion, appoint a special administrator (other than one of the parties) to collect and preserve the effects of the deceased; and in case of an appeal from the decree appointing such special administrator, he or she shall, nevertheless, proceed in the execution of his or her trust until he or she shall be otherwise ordered by the appellate court.
[ 2010 c 8 s 2025; 1965 c 145 s 11.32.010. Prior: 1917 c 156 s 81; RRS s 1451; prior: 1891 p 384 s 19; Code 1881 s 1419; 1863 p 222 s 137; 1860 p 184 s 104.]
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Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1956–2024 · leading case: Kwiatkowski v. Drews, 176 P.3d 510 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).
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Kwiatkowski v. Drews, 176 P.3d 510 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008). “RCW 11.32.010. RCW 11.32.030 defines a special administrator's powers and duties and clearly indicates that a special administrator's appointment is temporary and ceases when the court appoints a personal representative in the matter: Such special administrator shall collect all…”
Peterson v. Johnson, 307 P.2d 564 (Wash. 1957). · cites it 2× “The statutes relating to special administrators are found in RCW 11.32.010 et seq. RCW 11.32.010 provides for the appointment of a temporary or special administrator “to collect and preserve the effects of the deceased.”
Kwiatkowski v. Drews, 142 Wash. App. 463 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008). “RCW 11.32.010. RCW 11.32.030 defines a special administrator’s powers and duties and clearly indicates that a special administrator’s appointment is temporary and ceases when the court appoints a personal representative in the matter: *486 Such special administrator shall…”
Pappas v. Southas, 293 P.2d 395 (Wash. 1956). “” Although the statute (RCW 11.32.010) directs the special administrator “to collect and preserve the effects of the deceased,” Southas petitioned the court that “.”
In the Matter of the Est. of Edward Amos Comenout Jr. (Wash. Ct. App. 2019). “RCW 11.32.010. 4 Nos. 35579-9-III; 35816-0-III In re Estate of Comenout On March 13, 2017, Mr.”
United Fin. Cas. Co. v. Rapid Age Grp. LLC (W.D. Wash. 2024). “” Wash. Rev. Code 11.32.010. Arizona’s probate statutes provide similar language.”
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