Free kit, every state
Power of attorney forms, free for your state
Two documents protect your family: one for your money, one for your health care. Pick your state to get the official forms and plain-English steps for signing each one.
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Document 1
The financial power of attorney
The standard, durable power of attorney. Your agent can pay bills, deal with the bank, and manage property for you, and it keeps working if you become unable to decide.
Document 2
The medical power of attorney
A separate document, also called a health care proxy. It names the person who makes treatment decisions when you cannot speak for yourself.
Questions families ask
Straight answers
What is the difference between a financial and a medical power of attorney?
They are two separate documents. A financial (standard or durable) power of attorney lets your agent handle money and property: bills, banking, and property. A medical power of attorney, also called a health care power of attorney or proxy, names the person who makes treatment decisions when you cannot speak for yourself. Most people need both.
Are these forms really free?
Yes. The kit links to your state's own official forms and explains how to sign them. There is no fee, no card, and no signup beyond your email address.
Do I need a lawyer to make a power of attorney?
Not always. Many states publish an official form you can use for free if you follow its signing instructions. If your situation is complicated, or there is significant money or property involved, a local legal aid office or an attorney can help.
Does a power of attorney still work after someone dies?
No. A power of attorney ends the moment the person dies. After death, authority passes to the executor named in the will, or to the family under state law.
General information, not legal advice. Each state page names the official source and the date we last checked it. Dealing with a death right now instead? Start here.