Power of Attorney

Pierce County

Community Connections

Contact an attorney about your specific needs. A current listing of attorneys specializing in legal issues for older adults and their families is included in the yellow pages of the telephone directory - Attorneys-Elder Law. Always ask for references, proof of professional licensing, and a clear understanding of charges.

See the link below for more information at the Northwest Justice Project

Types of Power of Attorney

	Special	General
	Agent is authorized to handle limited transactions or limited property	Agent is authorized to handle all financial matters and property of the principal
Non-Durable Power is effective upon signing, but ends at time principal loses capacity	Useful for single transactions or specific property or business	Useful for management of a principal's property or business while principal is away on travel
Durable Power is effective upon signing and continues even during incapacity of principal	Useful for managing specific property or business on a continuing basis even when principal loses capacity	Useful for overall management of the principal's affairs, especially in the event of incapacity
Springing Power is not effective until the principal loses capacity	Useful for managing specific property or business beginning at the time the principal loses capacity	Useful for overall management of the principal's affairs, where the principal wants the agent's authority to commence only at the time of incapacity

Northwest Justice Project

Northwest Justice Project
625 Commerce Street, Suite 420
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-7879
1-888-201-1015
1-888-201-1014 (CLEAR - Client Intake)
Fax: (253) 272-8226
e-mail: tac@nwjustice.org

The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide organization that provides free civil legal services to low-income people from nine offices throughout the state of Washington. Each year, NJP assists more than 18,000 people in need of critical legal assistance.

NJP operates a toll free intake and referral system called CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education Advice and Referral), which serves as a critical point of access for clients throughout the state to obtain free legal help, including advice, brief legal service, and, where available, a referral for further representation. In addition, CLEAR maintains an extensive library of legal resources and self-help materials that are provided to callers as appropriate.

Washignton Law Help (www.WashingtonLawHelp.org) is another invaluable tool offered through NJP. Washington Law Help is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington. This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court. You can also locate information on free legal aid programs in Washington, including basic eligibility and contact information.

This guide is a free service which is made possible through a grant from the Legal Services Corporation. The web site template is maintained by staff at the Northwest Justice Project.