[WSBAPT] trust directors and protectors

[Ann Manley]

I agree with Mark. 11.98B.010(9) says: "Trust director" means a person that
is granted a power of direction by the terms of a trust to the extent the
power is exercisable while the person is not serving as a trustee. The
person is a trust director whether or not the terms of the trust refer to
the person as a trust director and whether or not the person is a
beneficiary or settlor of the trust.

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On Fri, May 22, 2026 at 11:58 AM Mark Vohr <mcv at ohanafc.com> wrote:

> Sharon –
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>          We work with Directed Trusts and Trust Protectors in a growing
> number of our trusts, and it is my position that the role of Trust
> Protector comes within the statutory provisions of RCW 11.98B.   I’m
> heading out for the long weekend, but would be happy to discuss this role,
> options, how it works, etc. with you next week.
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>          Curious of others agree with my thinking on the statutory
> provisions.
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> Regards,
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> Mark
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> Mark C. Vohr, J.D. CPGC
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> Ohana Fiduciary Corporation
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> A Washington Trust Company
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> 155 NE 100th St., Suite 209
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> Telephone:  (206) 782-1189
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> *From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Sharon Rutberg
> *Sent:* Friday, May 22, 2026 10:42 AM
> *To:* wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com
> *Subject:* [WSBAPT] trust directors and protectors
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> Hi, friends –
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> We are hoping to speak to someone who has recently named a Trust Protector
> in a revocable or testamentary trust. We understand that this is different
> from naming a statutory Trust Director, but we need to educate ourselves
> further as to how each role works.
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> If you have experience in this area, I would appreciate hearing from you.
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> Best wishes,
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> Sharon
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> Sharon C. Rutberg, Attorney at Law
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