Financial Powers
A financial power of attorney becomes terminated if:[1]
- The principal provides a written notice of revocation;
- The power of attorney has an expiration date; or
- The agent is notified about the principal’s death or incapacitation, and the POA is non-durable.
Medical Powers
A health care power of attorney can be revoked by the principal at any time while they are of sound mind. This can be done by:[2]
- Writing and signing a revocation statement in the presence of two witnesses who are 18 or older; or
- Personally informing the attending physician or agent.