Revocation of Power of Attorney Template

What Is the Revocation of Power of Attorney?

A revocation of power of attorney is a legal document that terminates the authority you previously granted to someone to act on your behalf. Once executed, your former agent has no power to make financial decisions, sign documents, or take any action in your name under that power of attorney.

This document doesn't erase actions your agent took while they had authority—those remain valid. Instead, it cuts off their ability to act for you going forward and puts third parties on notice that the old power of attorney no longer works. Without a formal revocation, your agent's authority continues even if you tell them verbally that you want to end the relationship.

 

 

Is This Revocation of Power of Attorney Right for You?

You need this document if you're:

• Ending a relationship with your current agent
• Replacing one agent with someone you trust more
• Concerned your agent is misusing their authority
• No longer comfortable with the scope of power granted
• Discovering your agent can't handle the responsibility
• Going through divorce and your spouse is your agent

You definitely need this document if:

• Your agent made decisions you never authorized
• Financial institutions are accepting transactions you didn't approve
• Your former agent refuses to acknowledge the relationship ended
• You told your agent verbally but never formalized it
• Third parties still think your old agent has authority

 

 

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Keeps You Out of Court — The Notice to Third Parties provision and optional acknowledgment section create proof your agent knew their authority ended, preventing disputes about whether they acted without authorization.

 

 

 

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Open the template and complete the yellow-highlighted sections with your information. Our included guide walks you through every decision point and explains the legal implications of your choices.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this template multiple times?

Yes. Once you purchase the template, you can use it as many times as needed for your own power of attorney revocations. If you need to revoke multiple powers of attorney or update your revocation later, you're covered.

Is this revocation legally binding?

Yes. When properly completed, notarized, and delivered to the required parties, this revocation is legally binding in all 50 states. We recommend notarization even though most states don't require it—financial institutions and healthcare providers expect it.

Do I need to notify my former agent directly?

Yes. While the revocation is effective when you sign it, you should notify your former agent directly and request they return the original power of attorney document. The optional acknowledgment section provides written proof they received notice and understood their authority ended.

What if my agent refuses to return the document?

Your revocation is still valid even if your former agent keeps the physical document. Focus on notifying every third party who might have relied on the old power of attorney. If your agent continues acting on your behalf after receiving notice of the revocation, they're acting without authority and may face legal consequences.

Can I revoke just part of a power of attorney?

No. This template revokes the entire power of attorney. If you want your agent to keep some authority but not others, you need to revoke the existing power of attorney and execute a new one with narrower powers. Our Limited Power of Attorney template works well for this situation.

Will this affect my estate planning documents?

A power of attorney ends automatically when you die, so revoking it doesn't change your will or trust. However, if your power of attorney was part of a coordinated estate plan, you should notify your attorney that you revoked it so they can update related documents.