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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">It depends on what the powers of the trust protector are. If the only power of the trust protector is to remove and appoint trustees or if the trust indicates that the trust protector is acting
in a nonfiduciary capacity, then under RCW 11.98B.030(2) the trust protector would not be subject to RCW 11.98B.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Amy Lewis,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Mark Vohr<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 22, 2026 11:58 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] trust directors and protectors<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sharon –
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> 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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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Curious of others agree with my thinking on the statutory provisions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Regards,</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Mark<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Mark C. Vohr, J.D. CPGC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ohana Fiduciary Corporation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A Washington Trust Company<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">155 NE 100<sup>th</sup> St., Suite 209<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Seattle, WA 98125<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Telephone: (206) 782-1189<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">
<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Sharon Rutberg<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 22, 2026 10:42 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] trust directors and protectors<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hi, friends –<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">If you have experience in this area, I would appreciate hearing from you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Sharon <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Sharon C. Rutberg, Attorney at Law</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Salmon Bay Law Group, PLLC</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Seattle, WA 98109</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ph: 206-735-3177<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:sharon@salmonbaylaw.com"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">sharon@salmonbaylaw.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">
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