# RCW 11.80.055: RCW 11.80.055: Continuation of absentee's business—Performance of absentee's contracts

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S055

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 11.80.055
- **Heading:** RCW 11.80.055: Continuation of absentee's business—Performance of absentee's contracts
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 11 / Chapter 80 / Section 055

## Text

Upon a showing of advantage to the estate of the absentee, the court may authorize the trustee to continue any business of the absentee in accordance with the provisions of RCW 11.48.025 . The trustee may also obtain an order allowing the performance of the absentee's contracts in accordance with the provisions of chapter 11.60 RCW.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 11.80.010 RCW 11.80.010: Petition—Notice—Hearing—Appointment of trustee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S010.md)
- [RCW 11.80.020 RCW 11.80.020: Inventory and appraisement—Bond of trustee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S020.md)
- [RCW 11.80.030 RCW 11.80.030: Reports of trustee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S030.md)
- [RCW 11.80.040 RCW 11.80.040: Sale of property—Application of proceeds and income.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S040.md)
- [RCW 11.80.050 RCW 11.80.050: Allowance for support of dependents—Sale of property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S050.md)
- [RCW 11.80.055 RCW 11.80.055: Continuation of absentee's business—Performance of absentee's contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S055.md)
- [RCW 11.80.060 RCW 11.80.060: Removal or resignation of trustee—Final account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S060.md)
- [RCW 11.80.070 RCW 11.80.070: Period of trusteeship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S070.md)
- [RCW 11.80.080 RCW 11.80.080: Provisional distribution—Notice of hearing—Will.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S080.md)
- [RCW 11.80.090 RCW 11.80.090: Hearing—Distribution—Bond of distributees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S090.md)
- [RCW 11.80.100 RCW 11.80.100: Final distribution—Notice of hearing—Decree.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S100.md)
- [RCW 11.80.110 RCW 11.80.110: Escheat for want of presumptive heirs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S110.md)
- [RCW 11.80.120 RCW 11.80.120: Personnel missing in action, interned, or captured construed as "absentee."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S120.md)
- [RCW 11.80.130 RCW 11.80.130: Summary procedure without full trustee proceeding—When permitted—Application for order—Form.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T11_C80_S130.md)

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