Definitions.

RCW 11.98.002

in effect

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter, and throughout this title where specifically referenced, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Permissible distributee" means a trust beneficiary who is currently eligible to receive distributions of trust income or principal, whether the distribution is mandatory or discretionary. (2) "Qualified beneficiary" means a trust beneficiary who, on the date that such beneficiary's qualification is determined: (a) Is a permissible distributee; (b) Would be a permissible distributee if the interests of the distributees described in (a) of this subsection terminated on that date; or (c) Would be a permissible distributee if the trust terminated on that date. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter, and throughout this title where specifically referenced, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Permissible distributee" means a trust beneficiary who is currently eligible to receive distributions of trust income or principal, whether the distribution is mandatory or discretionary. (2) "Qualified beneficiary" means a trust beneficiary who, on the date that such beneficiary's qualification is determined: (a) Is a permissible distributee; (b) Would be a permissible distributee if the interests of the distributees described in (a) of this subsection terminated on that date; or (c) Would be a permissible distributee if the trust terminated on that date.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.98&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026