If you die and your children are left parentless, the court will appoint a guardian for them. But what happens if you become incapacitated or are otherwise unavailable to make health care decisions for your children? Washington law allows you to create a special Power of Attorney for Children's Health Care, which says that if you and the child's other parent are both incapacitated or otherwise unavailable to make health care decisions, the person you appoint in the Power of Attorney is authorized to make health care decisions for your child on your behalf.

If you have questions or would like to discuss a Power of Attorney for Children's Health Care, give us a call at 253.858.5434 to make an appointment. We are available to meet in person, by phone, or via Skype.