Power of Attorney
What is a ”durable power of attorney”?
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What is a ”durable power of attorney”?”
Re: Power of Attorney
The term “durable” means that the power of attorney remains in effect even after the principal becomes incompetent (“incapacitated”, to use the WA terminology).
Re: Power of Attorney
The term “durable” means that the power of attorney remains in effect even after the principal becomes incompetent (“incapacitated”, to use the WA terminology).
You may review the statutes on powers of attorney, Chapter 11.94 RCW, at http://search.leg.wa.gov/wslrcw/RCW%20%2011%20%20TITLE/RCW%20%2011%20.%2094%20%20CHAPTER/RCW%20%2011%20.%2094%20%20chapter.htm.
Gary Preble
Preble Law Firm, P.S.
2120 State Avenue NE
Olympia, WA 98506