A Washington durable power of attorney gives an individual the means to grant authority to an agent to make financial decisions on their behalf. This type of power of attorney is durable and will endure even if the preparing individual (principal) becomes incapacitated. The document will list the acts that the agent will be able to perform, how it can be revoked, and the effective date.
A Washington durable power of attorney gives an individual the means to grant authority to an agent to make financial decisions on their behalf. This type of power of attorney is durable and will endure even if the preparing individual (principal) becomes incapacitated. The document will list the acts that the agent will be able to perform, how it can be revoked, and the effective date.
The principal and either two witnesses or a notary public must sign the durable power of attorney.[1] Signing witnesses may not be:
“Durable,” with respect to a power of attorney, means not terminated by the principal’s incapacity.[2]
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