Incapacity means the inability to make or communicate decisions for yourself, whether due to illness, injury, disability, or cognitive decline. Incapacity can have serious consequences for your personal and financial affairs, especially if you do not have an estate plan in place. In this article, we will explain what constitutes incapacity under Washington law, what happens if you become incapacitated without an estate plan, and how you can prepare for the possibility of incapacity in advance.