Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.20B.460 (2026)

Guardianship fees and additional costs for incapacitated clients paying part of costs—Maximum amount—Rules

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The department of social and health services shall establish by rule the maximum amount of guardianship fees and additional compensation for administrative costs that may be allowed by the court as compensation for a guardian or limited guardian of an incapacitated person who is a department of social and health services client residing in a nursing facility or in a residential or home setting and is required by the department of social and health services to contribute a portion of their income towards the cost of residential or supportive services.

[ 1994 c 68 s 2.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2011–2018 · leading case: In re the Guardianship of Lamb, 265 P.3d 876 (Wash. 2011).

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In re the Guardianship of Lamb, 265 P.3d 876 (Wash. 2011). · cites it 2× “12 RCW 43.20B.460. Under state regulation, usual guardian fees that may be compensated from a *188 patient’s assets prior to participation in cost of care cannot exceed $175 per month.”

In Re The Guardianship Of Marguerite Rogers v. Dshs (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). “180; RCW 43.20B.460. 8 WAC 182-515-1515(1), (3), amended by WAC 388-79A-010.”

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