RCW 11.84.010
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As used in this chapter:
(1)"Abuser" means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
(2)"Decedent" means:
(a)Any person whose life is taken by a slayer; or
(b)Any deceased person who, at any time during life in which he or she was a vulnerable adult, was the victim of financial exploitation by an abuser.
(3)"Financial exploitation" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 74.34.020 , as enacted or hereafter amended.
(4)"Property" includes any real and personal property and any right or interest therein.
(5)"Slayer" means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful killing of any other person as determined under RCW 11.84.140 .
(6)"Vulnerable adult" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 74.34.020 .
[ 2016 c 211 s 1 ; 2009 c 525 s 1 ; 1965 c 145 s 11.84.010 . Prior: 1955 c 141 s 1 .]
Notes:
Short title — 2016 c 211: "This act may be known and cited as Carol's law." [ 2016 c 211 s 3 .]