RCW 11.68.130
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(1)A personal representative with nonintervention powers has the power to construe and interpret the terms of a probated will, except as the probated will or an order of the court may otherwise direct.
(2)Unless otherwise provided in the probated will:
(a)A party, as defined in RCW 11.96A.030 , may either petition the court under chapter 11.96A RCW to have an ambiguous provision of a probated will construed by the court or may otherwise address, resolve, and settle the matter under the procedures provided under chapter 11.96A RCW; and
(b)There is a rebuttable presumption that the construction of an ambiguous provision that is made by a personal representative with nonintervention powers is consistent with the intent of the testator.
(3)A party, as defined in RCW 11.96A.030 , may commence an action to reform the terms of a will as provided in RCW 11.96A.125 .
[ 2021 c 140 s 4007 .]
Notes:
Application — 2021 c 140 ss 4003-4017, 4023, 4024, and 4026: See note following RCW 11.48.130 .