Q: Can you tell me of there is a way to revoke a power of attorney for my grandmother?
One of her children has power of attorney. She refuses to give my grandmother the name of her attorney, a copy of her will, her financial records or a copy of the POA. My grandmother also suspects mismanagement of her finances. Her child has also begun renovations of my grandmothers house without her permission.
A: Unless it is a so-called irrevocable POA, certainly she can revoke it. She should speak with an attorney, but the first thing she should do is notify the attorney-in-fact (the person who has the POA), in writing, that it's revoked. Then tell whoever is doing the renovations to get out. That person should have a copy of the POA and will probably be willing to give your grandmother a copy.
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