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Durable Power of Attorney

Protection That Doesn't Expire When You Need It Most

A regular Power of Attorney terminates the moment you become incapacitated — the exact moment your family needs it most. A durable Power of Attorney stays valid. Our AI-guided process creates your state-specific durable Power of Attorney in minutes, with the correct durability language built in.

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What Makes a Power of Attorney "Durable"?

Survives Incapacity

The word 'durable' means one thing: the document includes specific language that keeps it valid even if you become mentally incapacitated. Without that language, the Power of Attorney automatically terminates when you can no longer make decisions — leaving your family with no authority to act.

Without It, Courts Decide

If you become incapacitated without a durable Power of Attorney, your family must petition the court for guardianship or conservatorship. That process costs $3,000 to $10,000 or more, takes weeks or months, and the court — not your family — decides who manages your affairs.

We Handle the Language

Every state has its own requirements for what makes a Power of Attorney durable. Our forms automatically include the correct durability language for your state, so you don't have to worry about missing a clause or using the wrong wording.

How It Works

1

Choose Your State

Select the state where you live. We use state-specific legal language and durability clauses.

2

Answer Simple Questions

Our AI guides you through plain-English questions about who you want as your agent and what powers to grant. Financial, medical, or both.

3

Review & Pay

Review your document with durability language already included. Financial Power of Attorney $39, Medical Power of Attorney $39, or bundle both for $59.

4

Download & Sign

Download your PDF instantly. We include state-specific signing instructions — who needs to witness, whether notarization is required.

Durable vs. Regular Power of Attorney

The difference comes down to one question: what happens if you become incapacitated?

Durable Power of Attorney

Stays valid if you become incapacitated
Agent can continue managing your affairs
No court intervention needed
Family avoids guardianship costs
Your chosen person stays in control
Can be financial, medical, or both

Regular Power of Attorney

Terminates when you become incapacitated
Agent loses all authority when you need help most
Family must petition the court for guardianship
Court process costs $3,000 - $10,000+
Judge decides who manages your affairs
Can take weeks or months to resolve

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One-time payment. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no upsells. All documents include durable language by default.

Financial

Financial Power of Attorney — manage money, property & legal matters

$39one-time
  • State-specific durable financial Power of Attorney
  • Durability language included automatically
  • All financial powers included
  • Signing & notarization instructions
  • Instant PDF download
Best Value
Complete Bundle

Financial + Medical Power of Attorney together

$59one-time

Save $19 vs. buying separately

  • Durable Financial Power of Attorney + Healthcare Power of Attorney
  • Both documents state-specific
  • Complete incapacity protection
  • All signing instructions included
  • Instant PDF download
  • Most popular choice
Medical

Medical Power of Attorney — healthcare decisions & end-of-life care

$39one-time
  • State-specific durable healthcare directive
  • Uses your state's correct terminology
  • All medical powers included
  • Signing & witness instructions
  • Instant PDF download

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about durable Power of Attorney.

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

A durable Power of Attorney only works if you sign it while you're still competent. Five minutes now can save your family months of court proceedings and thousands in legal fees.

Questions? Call 1-888-360-1885

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