Washington Administrative Code
Title 434 - Secretary of State
Chapter 434-120 - Charitable solicitation organizations and charitable trusts
Section SECTION IV - CHARITABLE TRUST REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 434-120-300 - Jurisdiction
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
A trust is subject to Washington jurisdiction if:
(1) It is created pursuant to a trust instrument that specifies that it is subject to the jurisdiction of the state of Washington or that its terms are to be construed pursuant to the laws of the state of Washington;
(2) It is a testamentary trust, and the will was probated or recorded, or letters testamentary or of administration were granted, in the state of Washington;
(3) The trust was created pursuant to order of a Washington court or by operation of Washington law;
(4) The trust was created by or pursuant to the articles of incorporation of a Washington corporation; or
(5) No state, territory, or nation may assert a superior claim of jurisdiction, and:
Statutory Authority: RCW 11.110.051, 11.110.060 and 11.110.070. 98-18-034, § 434-120-300, filed 8/26/98, effective 9/26/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 11.110.070. 96-08-049, § 434-120-300, filed 4/1/96, effective 5/2/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 11.110.070 and 19.09.315. 95-11-135, § 434-120-300, filed 5/24/95, effective 6/24/95. Statutory Authority: Chapters 34.05, 19.09, 11.110 and 43.07 RCW and 1993 c 471. 94-01-004, § 434-120-300, filed 12/1/93, effective 1/1/94.
