Washington § 71.32.200 - Fraud, duress, undue influence — Appointment of guardian.

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§ 71.32.200. Fraud, duress, undue influence — Appointment of guardian.

Any person with reasonable cause to believe that a directive has been created or revoked under circumstances amounting to fraud, duress, or undue influence may petition the court for appointment of a guardian for the person or to review the actions of the agent or person alleged to be involved in improper conduct under RCW 11.125.160 or chapter 74.34 RCW.
[ 2021 c 215 s 158; 2016 c 209 s 412; 2003 c 283 s 20.]

Notes

Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
Short title—Application—Uniformity—Federal law application—Federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act—Application—Dates—Effective date—2016 c 209: See RCW 11.125.010 and 11.125.900 through 11.125.903.

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