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grandchildren of Bob Hughes and decedent and certain charities
were future beneficiaries. McBride became the trustee or manager
of GRH Trust and the other entities that Bob Hughes and decedent
had established.
Decedent issued a durable power of attorney to McBride on
August 20, 1996. At that time decedent was lucid and knew what
assets she owned and who her family members were. Decedent moved
to an assisted living facility in Peoria, Arizona, on May 19,
1998. She was soon diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She
lived there until she died on July 25, 1999.
C. Advance Leasing
1. Organization and Operation
Bob Hughes founded Advance Leasing around 1971. He and
decedent originally owned all of the stock in Advance Leasing.
They transferred their stock to GRH Trust when they formed it in
1972. Advance Leasing’s office was in Burien, Washington.
Advance Leasing sold used cars from 1971 through April 10, 1996.
It began buying cars to lease to third parties some time after
1971 but before April 10, 1996.
Billy Hughes and Jeff Ross were independent contractors and
salespersons for Advance Leasing. They earned commissions from
selling and leasing cars. Bob Hughes hoped that Billy Hughes
would eventually own a car dealership. Billy Hughes was a very
good salesman but had alcohol and drug problems.
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