Washington, DC Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
In Washington D.C., power of attorney forms enable you to designate another individual to handle financial or medical decisions for you. The specific form you choose will determine whether it needs to be signed in front of a notary public. Once you have signed the document, your appointed agent can put it into action right away.
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Advance Directive
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Combines a living will and a medical power of attorney so a patient can state terminal treatment options and select a health care agent.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Durable POA
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For financial decision-making only. Remains valid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
General POA
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For financial decision-making only. It becomes invalid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Limited POA
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For a one-time activity or special permission to conduct a specific undertaking.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Medical POA
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Allows someone else to make medical decisions on your behalf.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Minor POA
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For a parent to select someone else to have medical and everyday care for the child.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate POA
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Elect someone else to handle the sale or leasing of a property.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation of POA
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Cancels a power of attorney designation.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
State Tax Filing POA
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To choose someone else, usually an accountant or tax attorney, to complete taxes in relation to Washington D.C.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Motor Vehicle POA
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Select another person to handle registration or the buying and selling of a vehicle.
Signing Requirements: Principal and agent.
Springing POA
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Allows a durable power of attorney to 'kick-in' upon a principal's subsequent incapacity.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
The Significance of POA
