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Washington Springing Power of Attorney Form

A  Washington springing power of attorney is used by an individual (the principal) to appoint a person (an agent) who will be able to make important decisions on behalf of the principal if they are unable to manage their own affairs. The agent's authority only becomes valid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
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Permitted in Washington?

Yes, a power of attorney may be written so that it becomes effective upon a future date or event.[1]

Signing Requirements

The principal must acknowledge their signature before a notary public or someone authorized by law to take such acknowledgments.[2]

“Incapacity” Definition

Incapacity” means inability of an individual to manage property, business, personal, or health care affairs because the individual:[3]
(a) Has an impairment in the ability to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions even with the use of technological assistance; or
(b) Is:

(i) An absentee, as defined in chapter 11.80 RCW; or
(ii) Outside the United States and unable to return.