Washington Power of Attorney Forms
A Washington Power of Attorney Form is a type of legal document that allows a person to appoint an agent (of their choosing) to act in their best interests regarding specific tasks or decisions. A principal can only exercise a power of attorney if they are mentally competent (aka of a “sound mind”). Unless the principal selects a durable type of power of attorney, the form will automatically be revoked if the principal becomes mentally debilitated. When determining an agent, the principal should only choose someone they can trust without oversight. This can include a close family member (a child or spouse, for example), a close friend, or a professional (such as an attorney).
Types (9)
Download – Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
Download – Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx), Rich Text (.rtf)
Download – Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
Download – Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx), Rich Text (.rtf)
Download – Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx), Rich Text (.rtf)
Download – Adobe PDF
Download – Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx), Rich Text (.rtf)
Download – Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx), Rich Text (.rtf)
Download – Adobe PDF
Laws & Signing Information
Washington Power of Attorney Laws
- Standard – Chapter 11.125 RCW, “Uniform Power of Attorney Act”
- Medical – Chapter 70.122 RCW, “Natural Death Act”
- Duties of the agent – § 11.125.140
Signing Requirements
- Durable / General Power of Attorney (RCW 11.125.050) – Must be signed and dated by the person completing it, and acknowledged before a Notary Public OR signed by two (2) witnesses.
- Power of Attorney for Health Care / Directive (RCW 70.122.030) – Must be signed by the declared (person completing the form) in the presence of two (2) qualified witnesses.