Revocation of Power of Attorney: Understanding the Process and Implications

Revocation refers to the act of cancelling or withdrawing a power of attorney. This can be done by the person who granted the power of attorney (the "grantor") or by a court if the power of attorney was obtained through fraud or misrepresentation.

When a power of attorney is revoked, the person who held the power of attorney (the "attorney-in-fact" or "agent") no longer has the authority to act on behalf of the grantor. The grantor may choose to revoke the power of attorney for any reason, such as if they no longer trust the attorney-in-fact or if they want to handle their own affairs again.

Revocation of a power of attorney can be done in writing, and it is important to provide notice of the revocation to the attorney-in-fact and any third parties who may have relied on the power of attorney. A court order may also be required to confirm the revocation.

It is important to note that revoking a power of attorney does not automatically terminate any legal or financial obligations that were entered into by the attorney-in-fact on behalf of the grantor. These obligations must be addressed separately, and the grantor may need to take legal action to resolve them.