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Washington Durable Power of Attorney Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Durable Power of Attorney Laws
| Code Section | 11.94.010, et seq. Power of Attorney |
| Specific Powers, Life-Prolonging Acts | Appointed attorney-in-fact may make health care decisions on principal's behalf or provide informed consent |
| Legal Requirements for Durable Power of Attorney | (1) In writing; (2) principal designates another as his attorney-in-fact; must include words showing intent of principal that authority be conferred notwithstanding principal's disability |
| Revocation of Durable Power of Attorney | Continues until revoked or terminated by principal, court-appointed guardian or court order |
| Validity from State-to-State | - |
| If Physician Unwilling to Follow Durable Power of Attorney | - |
| Immunity for Attending Physician | Anyone acting in good faith and without negligence shall incur no liability |
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