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Financial Power of Attorney

Names an agent to handle bank accounts, bills, investments, and taxes if you become incapacitated — the financial half of your 'while you're alive' protections.

Why you need one

Financial protection

Lets someone you trust pay your bills, manage accounts, and handle taxes if you can't.

Statutory form

9 states have specific forms. We match yours and include the required notary block.

Choose when it starts

Effective immediately or only when your doctor certifies incapacity — your call.

Springing or immediate

Springing POAs protect you until you need them. Immediate POAs give instant access.

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

  • Agent designation
  • Alternate agent
  • 15 categories of authority
  • Effective date provisions
  • Revocation clause
  • Notary acknowledgment

Make it legal — after you receive it

1

Sign and notarize

Most states require notarization. Some require witnesses too — we'll include the correct block.

2

Give copies to your agent

Your agent needs a copy to present to banks and institutions.

3

Store securely

Keep the original in a fireproof safe or with your attorney. Don't leave it in a safe deposit box only you can access.

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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