[WSBAPT] Trustee and Power of Attorney

[John J. Sullivan, Esq.]

Whenever I’ve done it I have done it with a delegation document citing the provision in the Trust Act authorizing delegation of part of the trustee’s duties. Or, in an amendment to the trust agreement. I do not believe a power of attorney works or is desirable. Conceptually, the grant of a power of attorney is by a principal. A trustee is only a fiduciary. 

John J. Sullivan

 

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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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