Washington General Durable Immediate Power of Attorney

Washington residents, plan for the future and protect your interests with this General Durable Immediate Power of Attorney.

• This Power of Attorney is effective immediately and remains in effect even if you become disabled or incompetent. You can choose to give your attorney-in-fact the power to deal with a number of matters, including:
  • your real estate property,
  • banking and financial transactions,
  • stocks and bonds,
  • personal property,
  • insurance,
  • pension and employment benefits,
  • tax and legal matters,
  • your business affairs and operations.
• This Power of Attorney does NOT give your attorney-in-fact the authority to make health care or other medical decisions for you.
• This form is available in MS Word format and is easy to fill in and print.
• No need to buy additional copies - you and your spouse can each prepare a Power of Attorney with this form.
• Intended for use only in Washington State.