Definitions.
RCW 11.84.010
in effectAs used in this chapter: (1) "Abuser" means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. (2) "Decedent" means: (a) Any person whose life is taken by a slayer; or (b) Any deceased person who, at any time during life in which he or she was a vulnerable adult, was the victim of financial exploitation by an abuser. (3) "Financial exploitation" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 74.34.020 , as enacted or hereafter amended. (4) "Property" includes any real and personal property and any right or interest therein. (5) "Slayer" means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful killing of any other person as determined under RCW 11.84.140 . (6) "Vulnerable adult" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 74.34.020 .
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Abuser" means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
(2) "Decedent" means:
(a) Any person whose life is taken by a slayer; or
(b) Any deceased person who, at any time during life in which he or she was a vulnerable adult, was the victim of financial exploitation by an abuser.
(3) "Financial exploitation" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 74.34.020 , as enacted or hereafter amended.
(4) "Property" includes any real and personal property and any right or interest therein.
(5) "Slayer" means any person who participates, either as a principal or an accessory before the fact, in the willful and unlawful killing of any other person as determined under RCW 11.84.140 .
(6) "Vulnerable adult" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 74.34.020 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.84&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026