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Durable Power of Attorney

State-specific durable POA that stays valid if you become incapacitated — financial, real estate, and healthcare powers as you choose.

Why you need one

Trusted agent, real power

Someone you name can handle bank accounts, bills, taxes, and real estate on your behalf.

Survives incapacity

"Durable" means it stays valid if you're injured or incapacitated — when you need it most.

Bank-ready

A third-party reliance clause means banks and institutions will actually accept your agent.

Springing option

Make it take effect immediately, or only when you become incapacitated (springing POA).

How it works

01

Answer a few questions

Takes about 10 minutes. Progress is saved as you go.

02

Pay a flat fee

Stripe checkout — cards + Apple Pay + Google Pay accepted.

03

Our expert team drafts it

State-specific, reviewed by an expert or partner attorney. 2 business days.

04

Download + sign

Delivered to your /account dashboard. Sign digitally or print + notarize.

What's in your document

  • Principal + agent + alternate
  • Scope of powers granted
  • Real estate / financial authority
  • Effective when (immediate vs springing)
  • Third-party reliance
  • Revocation + agent compensation

Make it legal — after you receive it

1

Sign

The principal signs the final version.

2

Notarize

Most states require notarization — especially for real-estate powers.

3

Deliver to your bank

Give copies to your bank and agent before you need it, to avoid rejection later.

This is not legal advice. We draft legal documents and our team includes licensed experts who review each one, but we are not your law firm and nothing we deliver constitutes legal advice for your specific matter. Read our full disclaimer.

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Flat fee — no subscription
$69
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  • State-specific — every state's format supported
  • Delivered to your /account dashboard within 2 business days
  • CPA + attorney review before delivery
  • Free amendments for 30 days