How do I revoke a power of attorney?

In order to cancel a power of attorney, the person who executed it, also known as the "principal," can issue a different document revoking it. This document, called a Revocation of Power of Attorney, will identify and revoke the existing power of attorney once executed. Once this process has been completed, a copy of the revocation should be sent to any organization that knew about or acted upon the revoked power of attorney document.

Does a revocation of a power of attorney need to be justified?

No. There is no legal requirement to justify the revocation of a power of attorney. As a result, a power of attorney may be revoked for any reason and, under most circumstances, at any time. However, it is recommended to inform the agent of the revoked power of attorney about the document's revocation.

When should a power of attorney be revoked?

Although you do not need to explain why you are revoking a power of attorney, some of the most common reasons for doing this include the following: The power of attorney is no longer needed The agent named in your power of attorney is no longer available You have changed your mind and no longer want a power of attorney You want to replace your agent with someone you trust more

How do I let an agent know that their powers have been revoked?

There is no legally determined way to inform an agent that their powers have been revoked. As long as it is done in writing, the notice should be deemed valid. That said, the most widely used method to notify an agent of a power of attorney's revocation is through registered mail. The main benefit of using this method is that the sender will receive proof of the notification's delivery to the agent.

Can I revoke an irrevocable power of attorney?

As its name implies, an irrevocable power of attorney's purpose is to impede revocation by either the principal or the agent. For this reason, an irrevocable power of attorney can only be cancelled under certain exceptional circumstances. One example of this is when the agent is not acting in the principal's best interest. However, a court still needs to intervene in order to void the agreement.

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Our form allows you to revoke a durable or general power of attorney. A durable power of attorney gives someone the authority to act on your behalf if you can no longer speak for yourself. On the other hand, a general power of attorney is typically granted for a specific purpose or event.

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Once the document has been completed, you should sign the revocation in the presence of two witnesses and a notary. The two witnesses will sign the revocation confirming that they witnessed your signature and the notary will acknowledge the signatures.

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