How to create a revocation document for power of attorney?

A revocation document is essentially an affidavit stating that you are revoking your power of attorney, and it’s one of the first things you should do when you have a change in circumstances. A revocation document can vary in structure and format, but it must include two elements: an express statement about revoking all previous powers of attorney and your signature or mark acknowledging that you have revoked those powers. For example: “I hereby revoke all previous powers of attorney granted by me.” This type of statement should appear at the beginning of your revocation document. If you revoke a power of attorney, it no longer has any effect. If you want to appoint someone else to act on your behalf, you will need to create a new power of attorney document. You must also notify the people who have copies of your power of attorney documents that they are now void and should not be used.

How do I prepare a revocation of power of attorney?

To revoke a power of attorney, you must prepare and sign a revocation. You can revoke your agent’s authority in several ways. You can revoke the power of attorney by: Writing a letter to the agent stating that you are revoking their authority. Signing another form of power of attorney that states explicitly that it revokes any previous power of attorney.

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Revocation of Power of Attorney Template

Created by:

[Principal.FirstName][Principal.LastName] [Principal.Company]

Prepared for:

[Agent.FirstName][Agent.LastName]

[Agent.Company]

Revocation of Power of Attorney

I, [Principal.FirstName][Principal.LastName] (herein, the "Principal"), being of sound body and mind, do hereby revoke any Powers of Attorney and all authority to act as my Attorney-In-Fact given to [Agent.FirstName][Agent.LastName] (herein, the "Agent").

WHEREAS, on (insert date the previous Power of Attorney was executed), I executed a (insert type of power of attorney, i.e., limited, general, etc.) Power of Attorney empowering [Agent.FirstName][Agent.LastName] to act as my true and lawful attorney-in-fact to undertake specific tasks on my behalf outlined in said Power of Attorney.

WHEREAS, this revocation is under the explicit provision in the Power of Attorney where I may revoke the Power of Attorney by delivering a written revocation to the agent acting under the power.

WHEREAS, this document acknowledges that the Principal – grantor of the Power of Attorney – hereby terminates said Power of Attorney and all authority, rights, and power.

WHEREAS, I declare that I am not under duress or undue influence when executing this revocation. I have read and understood the full text of this revocation and understand its implications.

WHEREAS, this Revocation of Power of Attorney takes effect immediately, and all photocopies have the same effect as an original.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed my name below on (insert complete date).

Signature:

Notarized by:

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MM / DD / YYYY

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Principal.FirstName][Principal.LastName]

[Principal.Company]

Notary Public

[Notary.FirstName][Notary.LastName]

[Notary.Company]

My commission expires:(date)

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A revocation document is essentially an affidavit stating that you are revoking your power of attorney, and it’s one of the first things you should do when you have a change in circumstances.

A revocation document can vary in structure and format, but it must include two elements:

an express statement about revoking all previous powers of attorney and
your signature or mark acknowledging that you have revoked those powers.

For example: “I hereby revoke all previous powers of attorney granted by me.” This type of statement should appear at the beginning of your revocation document.

If you revoke a power of attorney, it no longer has any effect. If you want to appoint someone else to act on your behalf, you will need to create a new power of attorney document. You must also notify the people who have copies of your power of attorney documents that they are now void and should not be used.

To revoke a power of attorney, you must prepare and sign a revocation. You can revoke your agent’s authority in several ways.

You can revoke the power of attorney by:

Writing a letter to the agent stating that you are revoking their authority.
Signing another form of power of attorney that states explicitly that it revokes any previous power of attorney.

The revocation of a power of attorney is the process by which a person’s authorization to act on behalf of another is revoked. This could be due to the death or legal disability of the principal or because the agent has abused his or her power in some way.

In some cases, a power of attorney may be revoked by both parties. For example, if the attorney-in-fact has been acting as the principal’s agent for 15 years and decides to retire, both he and the principal could revoke their powers of attorney at once.

What is revocation of power of attorney?

Revocation of power of attorney is a process by which you, the principal, can revoke the authority you gave to another person, your agent, to act on your behalf. This can be done through revocation of the power of attorney document.

Revoking a power of attorney is not complicated, but it requires careful attention to detail. Your agent will need to be notified that you are revoking the power of attorney, which can be done in writing.

How to fill out a revocation of power of attorney?

To fill out a revocation of power of attorney, first, you’ll need to find the original power of attorney document to use as a reference while filling out your revocation. You can also attach the original POA to your revocation document.

You’ll then have to fill out any information that applies to you in this new revocation. This might include your name, address, phone number, and date of birth (or another identifier).

Once everything is filled out correctly, sign at the bottom with your original signature from when you signed your first POA document. Once your signature is there, fold up all pages neatly and put them in an envelope addressed “to whom it may concern.” Then mail off that letter!