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Power of Attorney for Spouses

Because Marriage Doesn't Grant Legal Authority

Surprised? Most people assume a spouse can automatically handle their partner's finances or make medical decisions. In most states, that's not true — not without a Power of Attorney. Protect your family in minutes.

Couple planning their future together

What Marriage Doesn't Cover

Bank Accounts

Even joint accounts can have restrictions. Your spouse's individual retirement accounts, investments, and business accounts? Off limits without a Power of Attorney.

Real Estate

Selling or refinancing property often requires both signatures. If one spouse is unavailable — traveling, deployed, or ill — a Power of Attorney allows the other to act.

Medical Decisions

If your spouse is unconscious or incapacitated, hospitals may require a healthcare Power of Attorney before you can make treatment decisions — even for a husband or wife.

Common Situations for Married Couples

One spouse travels frequently for work
Spouse is having surgery or medical procedure
Managing a spouse's business or rental properties
One spouse is deployed (military families)
Planning ahead for aging or health changes
Refinancing or selling property when one can't be present

How It Works

1

Choose Your State

Select the state where you live. Power of Attorney requirements vary by state.

2

Answer Simple Questions

Our AI walks you through who's granting authority, to whom, and for what. Plain English, no legalese.

3

Review & Pay

Financial Power of Attorney $39, Healthcare Power of Attorney $39, or bundle both for $59. One-time payment.

4

Download & Sign

Download your PDF and sign together. We include your state's requirements for witnesses and notarization.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One-time payment. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no upsells. Your document is yours forever.

Financial

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

$39one-time
  • State-specific financial Power of Attorney
  • All financial powers included
  • Durable by default (where applicable)
  • Signing & notarization instructions
  • Instant PDF download
Best Value
Complete Bundle

Financial + Medical Power of Attorney together

$59one-time

Save $19 vs. buying separately

  • Financial Power of Attorney + Healthcare Power of Attorney
  • Both documents state-specific
  • Complete protection package
  • 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 healthcare directive
  • Uses your state's correct terminology
  • All medical powers included
  • Signing & witness instructions
  • Instant PDF download

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from married couples about Power of Attorney.

Protect Each Other

A 5-minute conversation and a simple document can save your family from a legal nightmare. State-specific, legally compliant, ready today.

Questions? Call 1-888-360-1885

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