[WSBAPT] Trustee and Power of Attorney

[Eric Nelsen]

I think so. A Trustee may delegate duties per RCW 11.98.071<https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.98&full=true#11.98.071>. Seems like delegating authority to sign a document via a POA should be well within the scope of that statute.

If I were a third party, I would be nervous about accepting a deed with such a signature though, unless the POA was recorded as part of the deed.

Sincerely,

Eric

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Subject: [WSBAPT] Trustee and Power of Attorney

Quick question: Can a Trustee authorize another person to sign on her behalf on a document (e.g.a Deed) using a Power of Attorney?  I reviewed Chapter 11.125 RCW and found nothing directly prohibiting it, but am wondering if any of you know any law that is on point.

Thanks,
John Yip
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