[WSBARP] Recording Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Decisions

Fri Jun 21 14:22:05 PDT 2019

I usually record both the durable general POA and the health care POA.  If the original is lost, a certified copy can be obtained from the auditor.  Second, there have been times when I was called by a family member (who was the attorney in fact for the principal), telling me that a medical emergency issue had arisen and the POA was needed but the principal did not have it available.  I am then able to send a copy from the auditor's website to the AIF or directly to the hospital.  While I could also send an unrecorded copy, sometimes health care providers seem to respond better to a recorded copy, though this is random.  I hope this helps.
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Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 2:12 PM
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Subject: [WSBAPT] Recording Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Decisions

Hello, Listmates.

Looking for opinions on the option of recording a Durable Power of Attorney with the county auditor. Is it generally necessary, i.e. worth the cost/effort? Does it have to be in the county where executed or can it be where the Principal lives?

Thanks in advance.

Best Regards,

Dave Culbertson

The Law Office of Davisson Culbertson, PLLC
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Shoreline, WA 98102

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