Legal Question in Elder Law in Washington

Re: planning for mental incompetance

Great question. You can draw up and execute a Durable Power of Attorney and designate the person you would like to make decisions for you in the event that you are no longer able to do that.

I recommend this planning highly. It is simple and inexpensive, and lets the court and your family know exactly what you want to have happen and who would be in charge of decisions on your behalf if you could not make those decisions.

I think this is more important than a will for most people, because a will is about property, but a DPOA solves the issues with your quality of life.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you would like me to draft a DPOA for you. If you are married, both you and your spouse should each have one.

I charge $100 for one, and $175 for a matched set for a married couple.

Elizabeth Powell