Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 11.84.010 (2026)
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As used in this chapter:
(1) "Abuser" means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
(2) "Decedent" means:
(a) Any person whose life is taken by a slayer; or
(b) Any deceased person who, at any time during life in which he or she was a vulnerable adult, was the victim of financial exploitation by an abuser.
(3) "Financial exploitation" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 74.34.020, as enacted or hereafter amended.
(4) "Property" includes any real and personal property and any right or interest therein.
(5) "Slayer" means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful killing of any other person as determined under RCW 11.84.140.
(6) "Vulnerable adult" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 74.34.020.
Notes:
Short title—2016 c 211: "This act may be known and cited as Carol's law." [ 2016 c 211 s 3.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 25
cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1975–2023 · leading case: In Re Est. of Kissinger, 206 P.3d 665 (Wash. 2009).
In Re Est. of Kissinger, 206 P.3d 665 (Wash. 2009). “ANALYSIS ¶ 7 We are asked to interpret RCW 11.84.010. We interpret statutes de novo.”
Hoss v. Hoge, 166 Wash. 2d 120 (Wash. 2009). “Analysis ¶7 We are asked to interpret RCW 11.84.010. We interpret statutes de novo.”
In re the Est. of Haviland, 301 P.3d 31 (Wash. 2013). “” RCW 11.84.010(1). Both parties allude to concerns over the application of the abuser statutes to nonprobate assets; however, our decision is limited to the triggering event of these statutes.”
Eaden v. Est. of Evans, 181 Wash. App. 436 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014). “to be an abuser under RCW 11.84.010(1), finding that he financially exploited Cal Sr.”
Certification From Fed. Court in New York Life Ins. v. Jones, 541 P.2d 989 (Wash. 1975). “The question before the court is: Can it be said as a matter of law that a person is a slayer or is not a slayer within the definition of that term contained in RCW 11.84.010, if that person has pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree felony murder, the felony being assault…”
Ford v. Ford, 512 A.2d 389 (Md. 1986). “); Wash. Rev. Code § 11.84.010 (1985); W. Va.”
Leavy v. Metro. Life Ins., 581 P.2d 167 (Wash. Ct. App. 1978). “No slayer shall acquire any property or benefit as a result of the death of the decedent.”
Compassion In Dying v. State Of Washington, 79 F.3d 790 (9th Cir. 1996). “429, 439-442 (1988) 18 Keown, supra note 17, at 419 19 See RCW 11.84.010 et seq. The applicability of this statute to cases of assisted suicide has not yet been decided in Washington courts.”
Messinger v. New York Life Ins., 581 P.2d 1381 (Wash. Ct. App. 1978). “RCW 11.84.010 reads: "As used in this chapter: "(1) 'Slayer' shall mean any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the wilful and unlawful killing of any other person.”
Cook v. Grierson, 845 A.2d 1231 (Md. 2004). “§§ 55-401 to 414 (Michie 2003)(procedures in the statute); Wash. Rev.Code Ann. §§ 11.84.010 to .900 (West 2000) (procedures in the statute); W.”
Compassion in Dying v. Washington, 79 F.3d 790 (9th Cir. 1996). “See RCW 11.84.010 et seq. The applicability of this statute to cases of assisted suicide has not yet been decided in Washington courts.”
In Re The Est. Of Richard D. Kolesar, 532 P.3d 170 (Wash. Ct. App. 2023). “RCW 11.84.010, .020, .030. 9 Although not styled as such, Marsh’s “Motion to Dismiss” was in effect a summary judgment motion.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 11.84.010(1) — 16 cases
In Re Est. of Kissinger, 206 P.3d 665 (Wash. 2009). “ANALYSIS ¶ 7 We are asked to interpret RCW 11.84.010. We interpret statutes de novo.”
Hoss v. Hoge, 166 Wash. 2d 120 (Wash. 2009). “Analysis ¶7 We are asked to interpret RCW 11.84.010. We interpret statutes de novo.”
Eaden v. Est. of Evans, 181 Wash. App. 436 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014). “to be an abuser under RCW 11.84.010(1), finding that he financially exploited Cal Sr.”
In re the Est. of Haviland, 301 P.3d 31 (Wash. 2013). “” RCW 11.84.010(1). Both parties allude to concerns over the application of the abuser statutes to nonprobate assets; however, our decision is limited to the triggering event of these statutes.”
Leavy v. Metro. Life Ins., 581 P.2d 167 (Wash. Ct. App. 1978). “No slayer shall acquire any property or benefit as a result of the death of the decedent.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 11.84.010(2)(b) — 3 cases
In re the Est. of Haviland, 301 P.3d 31 (Wash. 2013). “” RCW 11.84.010(1). Both parties allude to concerns over the application of the abuser statutes to nonprobate assets; however, our decision is limited to the triggering event of these statutes.”
New York Life Ins. Co. v. Gunwall (W.D. Wash. 2023).
In re Est. of Haviland (Wash. 2013).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 11.84.010(3) — 1 case
In The Matter Of The Est. Of: Calvin H. Evans, Sr. (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 11.84.010(5) — 3 cases
In re the Est. of Haviland, 301 P.3d 31 (Wash. 2013). “” RCW 11.84.010(1). Both parties allude to concerns over the application of the abuser statutes to nonprobate assets; however, our decision is limited to the triggering event of these statutes.”
In Re The Est. Of Lillian Cora Johnson. Marion Joss v. Michelle Campbell (Wash. Ct. App. 2018).
In re Est. of Haviland (Wash. 2013).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 11.84.010(6) — 2 cases
New York Life Ins. Co. v. Gunwall (W.D. Wash. 2023).
In The Matter Of The Est. Of: Calvin H. Evans, Sr. (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).
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