Agent resignation — Procedure.

RCW 11.125.180

in effect

Unless the power of attorney has been terminated in accordance with RCW 11.125.080 , or the power of attorney provides a different method for an agent's resignation, an agent may resign by giving notice to the principal and, if the principal is incapacitated: (1) To the conservator or guardian, if one has been appointed for the principal, and a coagent or successor agent, if designated; or (2) If there is no person described in subsection (1) of this section: (a) To any person reasonably believed by the agent to have sufficient interest in the principal's welfare; (b) To a governmental agency having authority to protect the welfare of the principal; or (c) By filing notice with the county recorder's office in the county where the principal resides. Unless the power of attorney has been terminated in accordance with RCW 11.125.080 , or the power of attorney provides a different method for an agent's resignation, an agent may resign by giving notice to the principal and, if the principal is incapacitated: (1) To the conservator or guardian, if one has been appointed for the principal, and a coagent or successor agent, if designated; or (2) If there is no person described in subsection (1) of this section: (a) To any person reasonably believed by the agent to have sufficient interest in the principal's welfare; (b) To a governmental agency having authority to protect the welfare of the principal; or (c) By filing notice with the county recorder's office in the county where the principal resides.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.125&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026