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How to Revoke Power of Attorney (3 steps)
Important to Note: A power of attorney revocation is not filed with any government agency. Instead, the principal must give notice of the revocation to the original agent and any relevant third parties (such as financial and medical institutions).
1. Complete a Revocation Form
Download the form in PDF, Microsoft Word, or Open Document Text. It may be helpful to use the original power of attorney document to ensure that the dates and agents are mentioned correctly on the revocation form.
Complete and sign in the same way the original document was signed (e.g. witness(es), notary public, etc.).3. Send the Revocation
It is best to send a copy of the revocation to the agents via certified mail. This will provide proof to the principal that the form was received by the agents. If the agents continue to act on behalf of the principal after receiving notice of the revocation, it would be considered a criminal act.
Reasons to Revoke a Power of Attorney
Power of attorney grants broad powers over one’s finances that may need to be revoked at certain times. Such reasons include:
- The agent is no longer interested in holding the power of attorney.
- The principal believes the agent is not completing the requirements appropriately.
- The power of attorney is no longer desired.
- The principal would like to change agents.
- The purpose has been fulfilled.
However, a specific reason for revocation is not required for the revocation to become in effect.