Wash. Rev. Code » Title 11 · Chapter 11.96A

Wash. Rev. Code § 11.96A.080

Persons entitled to judicial proceedings for declaration of rights or legal relations

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(1) Subject to the provisions of RCW 11.96A.260 through 11.96A.320, any party may have a judicial proceeding for the declaration of rights or legal relations with respect to any matter, as defined by RCW 11.96A.030; the resolution of any other case or controversy that arises under the Revised Code of Washington and references judicial proceedings under this title; or the determination of the persons entitled to notice under RCW 11.96A.110 or 11.96A.120.
(2) The provisions of this chapter apply to disputes arising in connection with estates of individuals subject to conservatorship under RCW 11.130.360 unless otherwise covered by chapter 11.130 RCW. The provisions of this chapter shall not supersede, but shall supplement, any otherwise applicable provisions and procedures contained in this title, including without limitation those contained in chapter 11.20, 11.24, 11.28, 11.40, 11.42, or 11.56 RCW. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to actions for wrongful death under chapter 4.20 RCW.
[ 2020 c 312 s 714; 1999 c 42 s 301.]

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Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 38 cases (13 in the last 5 years), 2006–2026 · leading case: Rathbone v. Estate of Rathbone (In Re Estate of Rathbone)
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Rathbone v. Estate of Rathbone (In Re Estate of Rathbone) (2018) wash · cites it 4× “070 did not apply, the court held that TEDRA itself gave it authority under the plain language of RCW 11.96A.080. 3 The court granted Glen's petition for order construing will and held Glen was entitled to the $350,000 in sale *1286 proceeds from Todd's purchase of the Road K…”
Sloans v. Berry (2015) washctapp · cites it 5× “As a mere claimant, Sloans is not a proper party to a judicial proceeding under RCW 11.96A.080. She should have brought her creditor claim suit as an ordinary civil action.”
In re the Irrevocable Trust of McKean (2008) washctapp · cites it 2× “RCW 11.96A.080(1) provides that “any party” may have a judicial proceeding for the declaration of rights or legal relations with respect to trust matters.”
In Re Irrevocable Trust of McKean (2008) washctapp · cites it 2× “RCW 11.96A.080 provides that "any party" may have a judicial proceeding for the declaration of rights or legal relations with respect to trust matters.”
Cleveland v. Duke (2006) wash · cites it 2× “Furthermore, TEDRA defines a “matter” as the “determination of any question arising in the administration of an estate or trust, or with respect to any nonprobate asset, or with respect to any other asset or property interest passing at death.”
In Re Estate of Kordon (2006) wash · cites it 2× “See RCW 11.96A.080(2). Furthermore, TEDRA defines a "matter" as the "determination of any question arising in the administration of an estate or trust, or with respect to any nonprobate asset, or with respect to any other asset or property interest passing at death.”
Harder v. Harder (2015) washctapp “RCW 11.96A.080(2). *385 ¶13 In Kordon, a party contesting a will filed a TEDRA petition but did not file a citation, as required by chapter 11.”
Estate of Jepsen v. Miles (2015) wash “RCW 11.96A.080(2). There is no need for supplementation to resolve the merits of this case.”
In Re Estate of Hitchcock (2007) washctapp “040 states: At any time after the later of one year from the inception of the trust or one year after the day on which a report was last filed, any settlor or beneficiary of a trust may file a petition under RCW 11.96A.080 with the superior court in the county where the trustee…”
In Re Guardianship of McKean (2007) washctapp “" RCW 11.96A.080(2). Michael maintains that chapter 11.”
Estate of Toland v. Toland (2012) washctapp “A “matter” includes “[t]he determination of any question arising in the administration of an estate .”
In re the Estate of Hitchcock (2007) washctapp “040 states: At any time after the later of one year from the inception of the trust or one year after the day on which a report was last filed, any settlor or beneficiary of a trust may file a petition under RCW 11.96A.080 with the superior court in the county where the trustee…”
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— Wash. Rev. Code § 11.96A.080(1) — 14 cases
In re the Irrevocable Trust of McKean (2008) washctapp “RCW 11.96A.080(1) provides that “any party” may have a judicial proceeding for the declaration of rights or legal relations with respect to trust matters.”
Rathbone v. Estate of Rathbone (In Re Estate of Rathbone) (2018) wash “070 did not apply, the court held that TEDRA itself gave it authority under the plain language of RCW 11.96A.080. 3 The court granted Glen's petition for order construing will and held Glen was entitled to the $350,000 in sale *1286 proceeds from Todd's purchase of the Road K…”
In Re Irrevocable Trust of McKean (2008) washctapp “RCW 11.96A.080 provides that "any party" may have a judicial proceeding for the declaration of rights or legal relations with respect to trust matters.”
Sloans v. Berry (2015) washctapp “As a mere claimant, Sloans is not a proper party to a judicial proceeding under RCW 11.96A.080. She should have brought her creditor claim suit as an ordinary civil action.”
Estate of Toland v. Toland (2012) washctapp “A “matter” includes “[t]he determination of any question arising in the administration of an estate .”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 11.96A.080(2) — 19 cases
Sloans v. Berry (2015) washctapp “As a mere claimant, Sloans is not a proper party to a judicial proceeding under RCW 11.96A.080. She should have brought her creditor claim suit as an ordinary civil action.”
Cleveland v. Duke (2006) wash “Furthermore, TEDRA defines a “matter” as the “determination of any question arising in the administration of an estate or trust, or with respect to any nonprobate asset, or with respect to any other asset or property interest passing at death.”
In Re Estate of Kordon (2006) wash “See RCW 11.96A.080(2). Furthermore, TEDRA defines a "matter" as the "determination of any question arising in the administration of an estate or trust, or with respect to any nonprobate asset, or with respect to any other asset or property interest passing at death.”
Harder v. Harder (2015) washctapp “RCW 11.96A.080(2). *385 ¶13 In Kordon, a party contesting a will filed a TEDRA petition but did not file a citation, as required by chapter 11.”
Estate of Jepsen v. Miles (2015) wash “RCW 11.96A.080(2). There is no need for supplementation to resolve the merits of this case.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 11.96A.080(l) — 1 case
Estate of Garth Benjamin Peterson (2013) washctapp
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