Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 11.54 RCW
FAMILY SUPPORT AND POSTDEATH CREDITOR'S CLAIM EXEMPTIONS
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Sections
11.54.001PurposeApplicability.
11.54.005Definitions.
11.54.008Property of decedent exempt from legal process remains exemptAdditional designated property.
11.54.010Award to surviving spouse, domestic partner, or childrenPetition.
11.54.015Conditions to award.
11.54.020Amount of basic award.
11.54.030Conditions to award.
11.54.040Increase in amount of awardFactors for consideration.
11.54.050Decrease in amount of awardFactors for consideration.
11.54.055Factors to be considered by court.
11.54.060Priority of awarded propertyEffect of purchase or encumbrance on property.
11.54.070Immunity of award from debts and claims of creditors.
11.54.071Abatement.
11.54.080Exemption of additional assets from claims of creditorsPetitionNoticeCourt order.
11.54.090Venue for petitionPetition and hearing requirementsNotice of hearing.
11.54.100Exhaustion of estateClosure of estateDischarge of personal representative.