RCW 19.295.005 Findings—Intent. The legislature finds the practice of using “living trusts” as a marketing tool by persons who are not authorized to practice law, who are not acting directly under the supervision of a person authorized to practice law, who are not a financial institution, or who are not properly credentialed and regulated professionals […]
RCW 19.295.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Estate distribution document” means any one or more of the following documents, instruments, or writings prepared, or intended to be prepared, for a specific person or as marketing materials for distribution to any person, other than […]
RCW 19.295.020 Marketing of estate distribution documents—Exemptions from chapter. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, it is unlawful for a person to market estate distribution documents, directly or indirectly, in or from this state unless the person is authorized to practice law in this state. (2) A person employed by someone […]
RCW 19.295.030 Violations—Application of consumer protection act. The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is […]
