Free Washington Power of Attorney Template
WASHINGTON POWER OF ATTORNEY
This Power of Attorney (POA) is established on this day of [Date], by [Your Name], residing at [Your Company Address], herein referred to as the "Principal," granting [Agent's Full Name], residing at [Agent's Address], herein referred to as the "Agent," the authority to act on the Principal’s behalf under the laws of the State of Washington.
I. Grant of Power
The Principal hereby appoints the Agent as their attorney-in-fact to act in their capacity to the extent allowed by law. The Agent is granted the authority to manage and conduct the following roles and responsibilities on behalf of the Principal:
A. Financial Transactions:
To conduct any banking and investment transactions, access safety deposit boxes, manage financial accounts including but not limited to checking and savings accounts, and buy, sell, or trade any stocks, bonds, or other securities.
B. Real Estate Transactions:
To lease, purchase, sell, or otherwise manage any real estate property interests the Principal possesses at the time this POA becomes effective or acquires thereafter.
C. Personal and Family Maintenance:
To pay for personal and family maintenance and expenses, including medical, social, and domestic services necessary for the well-being of the Principal and their dependents.
D. Tax Matters:
To prepare, sign, and file federal, state, and local tax returns and claims for refund, and to receive confidential tax information.
E. Legal Affairs:
To initiate, conduct, settle, or oppose any legal proceedings on behalf of the Principal, including the execution of documents, agreements, settlements, or other legal instruments.
II. Term
This Power of Attorney shall become effective immediately upon execution and shall remain in effect until it is revoked by the Principal or upon the death of the Principal unless otherwise specified.
III. Revocation
The Principal may revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to the Agent.
By signing below, the Principal and the Agent agree to the terms and conditions of this Power of Attorney.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Washington Power of Attorney on [DATE].
Principal:
[Your Name]
Agent:
[AGENT'S NAME]
Witness Acknowledgement
I, [Witness's Full Name], residing at [Witness's Address], hereby acknowledge that the Principal has signed this Power of Attorney in my presence.
Witness:
[WITNESS FULL NAME]
Notary Acknowledgement
On this day of , 20, before me, a Notary Public in and for the said state personally appeared [Your Name] and [Agent's Full Name], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand and official seal.
[NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]
My Commission Expires:
