I have a durable power of attorney and a health care directive that were created in Washington state. Are they valid and binding in Oregon? ...

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I have a durable power of attorney and a health care directive that were created in Washington state. Are they valid and binding in Oregon?

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A durable power of attorney

Submitted by elizabethcarlsen on

A durable power of attorney and health care directive are documents that appoint another individual to make critical health and financial decision on behalf of the principal if the principal becomes unable to do so on her own. If you created a valid durable power of attorney in Washington, the court will likely recognize these documents as valid in the state of Oregon. However, if possible, you may want to go ahead and complete an Oregon Advance Directive for Health Care. An Advance Directive for Health Care needs to be made by the principal, and would state you as an agent, able to act on their behalf regarding health care decisions. You can find the Oregon Advance Directive for Health Care form online at http://www.caringinfo.org/files/public/ad/Oregon.pdf.
It is also a good idea to contact an Oregon estate planning attorney to determine whether your Washington legal documents will be recognized as valid in Oregon.

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A durable power of attorney

Submitted by elizabethcarlsen on

A durable power of attorney and health care directive are documents that appoint another individual to make critical health and financial decision on behalf of the principal if the principal becomes unable to do so on her own. If you created a valid durable power of attorney in Washington, the court will likely recognize these documents as valid in the state of Oregon. However, if possible, you may want to go ahead and complete an Oregon Advance Directive for Health Care. An Advance Directive for Health Care needs to be made by the principal, and would state you as an agent, able to act on their behalf regarding health care decisions. You can find the Oregon Advance Directive for Health Care form online at http://www.caringinfo.org/files/public/ad/Oregon.pdf.
It is also a good idea to contact an Oregon estate planning attorney to determine whether your Washington legal documents will be recognized as valid in Oregon.