General Power of Attorney

A general power of attorney appoints an attorney-in-fact to act for the principal in property, financial, business, and digital-asset matters, and nominates that person as guardian if guardianship proceedings are brought. It is non-durable: it ends on the principal's incapacity, so it is meant to be paired with a durable power of attorney.

Who it is for

Washington residents who want someone to act for them in financial matters while they have capacity.

Signing requirements

• The principal signs the document, and a notary completes the acknowledgment that RCW 11.125.050 provides for.

On signing day, the app collects

• City and date of execution
• Notary

After drafting

• The Attorney Memo export lists every choice and advisory for counsel to review.

Statutes cited

• RCW 11.125.050
• RCW 11.125.100
• chapter 11.120 RCW

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This is a draft to bring to a Washington attorney. It is not legal advice.