Power to construe and interpret will.
RCW 11.68.130
in effect(1) A personal representative with nonintervention powers has the power to construe and interpret the terms of a probated will, except as the probated will or an order of the court may otherwise direct. (2) Unless otherwise provided in the probated will: (a) A party, as defined in RCW 11.96A.030 , may either petition the court under chapter 11.96A RCW to have an ambiguous provision of a probated will construed by the court or may otherwise address, resolve, and settle the matter under the procedures provided under chapter 11.96A RCW; and (b) There is a rebuttable presumption that the construction of an ambiguous provision that is made by a personal representative with nonintervention powers is consistent with the intent of the testator. (3) A party, as defined in RCW 11.96A.030 , may commence an action to reform the terms of a will as provided in RCW 11.96A.125 .
(1) A personal representative with nonintervention powers has the power to construe and interpret the terms of a probated will, except as the probated will or an order of the court may otherwise direct.
(2) Unless otherwise provided in the probated will:
(a) A party, as defined in RCW 11.96A.030 , may either petition the court under chapter 11.96A RCW to have an ambiguous provision of a probated will construed by the court or may otherwise address, resolve, and settle the matter under the procedures provided under chapter 11.96A RCW; and
(b) There is a rebuttable presumption that the construction of an ambiguous provision that is made by a personal representative with nonintervention powers is consistent with the intent of the testator.
(3) A party, as defined in RCW 11.96A.030 , may commence an action to reform the terms of a will as provided in RCW 11.96A.125 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.68&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026