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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Thomas Hackett<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 10, 2017 12:21 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] Capacity to Sign Power of Attorney in WA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I'm trying to find a WA statute or case on point for the capacity required for a person to sign a power of attorney. I've been unsuccessful in my research. In general, I understand it would be the same capacity needed to sign a contract,
 but hoping to find a statute or case on point for Washington.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks in advance for any insights or pointing me in the right direction. <o:p></o:p></p>
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Attorney | NW Legacy Law Center, P.S.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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