Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 11 Probate And Trust Law - Section 11.24.050 Costs

§ 11.24.050. Costs

If the probate be revoked or the will annulled, assessment of costs shall be in the discretion of the court. If the will be sustained, the court may assess the costs against the contestant, including, unless it appears that the contestant acted with probable cause and in good faith, such reasonable attorney's fees as the court may deem proper.

[1965 c 145 § 11.24.050. Prior: 1917 c 156 § 19; RRS § 1389; prior: Code 1881 § 1366; 1860 p 177 § 69.]

Notes:
Rules of court:  SPR 98.12W.

Personal representative
   allowance of necessary expenses: RCW 11.48.050.
   compensation -- Attorney's fee: RCW 11.48.210. Sections:  Previous  11.24.010  11.24.020  11.24.030  11.24.040  11.24.050

Last modified: April 7, 2009