Preexisting, foreign directives — Validity.
RCW 71.32.190
in effect(1) Directives validly executed before July 27, 2003, shall be given full force and effect until revoked, superseded, or expired. (2) A directive validly executed in another political jurisdiction is valid to the extent permitted by Washington state law.
(1) Directives validly executed before July 27, 2003, shall be given full force and effect until revoked, superseded, or expired.
(2) A directive validly executed in another political jurisdiction is valid to the extent permitted by Washington state law.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=71.32&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026
