Application — Exceptions.
RCW 11.125.030
in effect(1) This chapter applies to all powers of attorney except: (a) A power to the extent it is coupled with an interest in the subject of the power, including a power given to or for the benefit of a creditor in connection with a credit transaction; (b) A proxy or other delegation to exercise voting rights or management rights with respect to an entity; and (c) A power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, RCW 11.125.170 shall not apply to a power to make health care decisions under RCW 11.125.400 and 11.125.410 , nor shall it apply to the power to nominate a guardian for a minor child under RCW 11.125.410 .
(1) This chapter applies to all powers of attorney except:
(a) A power to the extent it is coupled with an interest in the subject of the power, including a power given to or for the benefit of a creditor in connection with a credit transaction;
(b) A proxy or other delegation to exercise voting rights or management rights with respect to an entity; and
(c) A power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, RCW 11.125.170 shall not apply to a power to make health care decisions under RCW 11.125.400 and 11.125.410 , nor shall it apply to the power to nominate a guardian for a minor child under RCW 11.125.410 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.125&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026