Governing law.

RCW 11.95A.020
in effect
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Unless the terms of the instrument creating a power of appointment manifest a contrary intent: (1) The creation, revocation, or amendment of the power is governed by the law of the donor's domicile at the time the action is taken; and (2) The exercise, release, lapse, or disclaimer of the power, or the revocation or amendment of the exercise, release, lapse, or disclaimer of the power, is governed by the law of the powerholder's domicile at the time the action is taken. Unless the terms of the instrument creating a power of appointment manifest a contrary intent: (1) The creation, revocation, or amendment of the power is governed by the law of the donor's domicile at the time the action is taken; and (2) The exercise, release, lapse, or disclaimer of the power, or the revocation or amendment of the exercise, release, lapse, or disclaimer of the power, is governed by the law of the powerholder's domicile at the time the action is taken.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.95A&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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