Q: I would like to know how to revoke a power of attorney. My mother is competent, and wants POA moved to me.
A: The most common way is for her to sign a new POA that includes language revoking any prior POA. You may want to consider recording the new POA as well.
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A: Along with executing the new POA that specifically revokes the prior POA, anyone who received the prior POA should be notified that the prior POA is revoked, and provide a copy of the new POA. Until someone is notified that the prior POA has been revoked, they will have no way to know there is a new POA. So they could still act under instructions from the person who was named as agent in the prior POA. People to be notified would include the person named as agent under the prior POA, family members, and anyone else who worked with your mother such as doctors and health care providers, care facilities, financial advisors, accountant, banks, etc.
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