Judicial appointment of successor guardian or successor conservator.
RCW 11.130.055
in effect(1) The court at any time may appoint a successor guardian or successor conservator to serve immediately or when a designated event occurs. (2) A person entitled under RCW 11.130.190 or 11.130.270 to petition the court to appoint a guardian may petition the court to appoint a successor guardian. A person entitled under RCW 11.130.365 to petition the court to appoint a conservator may petition the court to appoint a successor conservator. (3) A successor guardian or successor conservator appointed to serve when a designated event occurs may act as guardian or conservator when: (a) The event occurs; and (b) The successor complies with RCW 11.130.040 . (4) A successor guardian or successor conservator has the predecessor's powers unless otherwise provided by the court.
(1) The court at any time may appoint a successor guardian or successor conservator to serve immediately or when a designated event occurs.
(2) A person entitled under RCW 11.130.190 or 11.130.270 to petition the court to appoint a guardian may petition the court to appoint a successor guardian. A person entitled under RCW 11.130.365 to petition the court to appoint a conservator may petition the court to appoint a successor conservator.
(3) A successor guardian or successor conservator appointed to serve when a designated event occurs may act as guardian or conservator when:
(a) The event occurs; and
(b) The successor complies with RCW 11.130.040 .
(4) A successor guardian or successor conservator has the predecessor's powers unless otherwise provided by the court.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.130&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026