[WSBAPT] VAPO jurisdiction over vulnerable adult taken out of state?

[Eric Nelsen]

Any referral for someone who could handle a VAPO petition, or potentially a Conservatorship and protective arrangement under RCW 11.90 and RCW 11.130?

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
206-625-0092
eric at sayrelawoffices.com<mailto:eric at sayrelawoffices.com>

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Subject: [WSBAPT] VAPO jurisdiction over vulnerable adult taken out of state?

Potential client's elderly mother has been moved out of state by a sibling, and PC is concerned that this is part of a plan to isolate and financially exploit.

Is it possible to get a VAPO in Washington for someone who was a Washington resident but now lives in another state? Does it make a difference if the person did so against their will or while lacking mental capacity to form an intent?

I am guessing jurisdiction passes to the state where the person now is present, but I just do not have time to do the research myself. Any thoughts, citations, etc., would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks as always and have a good holiday weekend everyone -

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
206-625-0092
eric at sayrelawoffices.com<mailto:eric at sayrelawoffices.com>

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