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Washington Advance Directive and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
The named health care agent acts when you cannot make the relevant health care decisions, under the form’s terms.
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Washington · PDF
Washington Durable Power of Attorney for Finances Form
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Sources checked: 2026-11-13. General information, not individual legal advice.
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| Purpose | Form and guide | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Financial and property matters | Washington Durable Power of Attorney for Finances Form | Publisher PDF · read complete instructions |
| Health care decisions | Washington Advance Directive and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care | Publisher PDF · read complete instructions |
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Financial and property matters: Sign before a notary or two eligible disinterested witnesses; publisher guidance prefers notarization, especially for financial use..
Health care decisions: Principal signs and dates before a notary OR two qualified adult witnesses. Read witness exclusions before choosing the signature route..
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- Northwest Justice Project and Seattle University School of Law Clinical Program: source and instructions (opens in a new tab)
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- Applicable state law or official guidance (opens in a new tab)
- Washington State Medical Association: source and instructions (opens in a new tab)
- Publisher document download (opens in a new tab)
- PeaceHealth-hosted 2024 WSMA printable copy (alternate source) (opens in a new tab)
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