Alaska Revocation of General Durable Power of Attorney
Understanding this form
The Revocation of General Durable Power of Attorney allows you to formally revoke a previously granted power of attorney. This legal document indicates the termination of authority you had granted to an attorney-in-fact to make decisions about your property, finances, and other matters. It is crucial to understand that this form serves a distinct purpose from the Power of Attorney itself, which gives someone else the legal authority to act on your behalf.
Key parts of this document
- Declarant's identification: Personal details of the individual revoking the power of attorney.
- Previous Power of Attorney details: Information on the prior general durable power of attorney being revoked.
- Signature requirement: The document must be signed by the declarant to be effective.
- Date of revocation: The specific date when the revocation occurs.
- Notification: A copy of the revocation must be delivered to the former attorney-in-fact.
When this form is needed
You should use the Revocation of General Durable Power of Attorney when you wish to cancel a previously granted authority to your attorney-in-fact. This may occur if you no longer wish for that person to manage your affairs, if your relationship has changed, or if you want to designate a new agent. It is important to ensure that recipients of the previous power of attorney are informed of the revocation to avoid any confusion or wrongful actions.
Who can use this document
This form is intended for:
- Individuals who have previously established a General Durable Power of Attorney.
- Anyone who needs to revoke the authority granted to their attorney-in-fact.
- Persons seeking to reassign their legal authority to another individual.
How to complete this form
- Identify yourself as the declarant and fill in your name and personal details.
- Specify the date when the original General Durable Power of Attorney was executed.
- Provide the name of the attorney-in-fact you are revoking powers from.
- Sign and date the document to validate your revocation.
- Deliver a copy of the signed revocation to your former attorney-in-fact.
Does this document require notarization?
To make this form legally binding, it must be notarized. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to sign the document, which renders it invalid.
- Not providing a copy of the revocation to the former attorney-in-fact.
- Using incorrect details about the previous power of attorney.
- Not dating the revocation, which can create confusion regarding its validity.
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Summary of main points
- The Revocation of General Durable Power of Attorney is essential for canceling previous powers granted to an attorney-in-fact.
- Proper completion and communication of the revocation are crucial to prevent any issues.
- This form is user-friendly and accessible online for quick and easy use.
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FAQ
There is no accepted way to amend a power of attorney. If you want to change or amend a durable power of attorney, the safe course is to revoke the existing document and prepare a new one.Tom should revoke his old durable power of attorney and create a new one, granting the additional authority.
A Power of Attorney shall not be deemed to be an irrevocable one merely because it states, in the clauses of the deed executed for grant of such Power of Attorney, of it being irrevocable. Such Power of Attorney may be revoked by the principal or the Power of Attorney holder by the procedure according to law.
A revocable POA which has only been notarized can be cancelled or revoked by issuing a notice/letter of revocation to the Attorney. Once the deed is drafted and registered, copy of it should be sent to the Attorney intimating him of the revocation.
Until an attorney-in-fact's powers are properly revoked, they can continue to legally act for the principal. To cancel a Power of Attorney, the principal can create a document called a Revocation of Power of Attorney or create a new Power of Attorney that indicates the previous Power of Attorney is revoked.
A principal can revoke the power of attorney while he or she is still mentally competent. A principal can complete a formal written document requesting the revocation of a power of attorney at any time, for any reason, while he or she is still competent. The principal must sign and notarize the revocation request.
As principal, you can revoke a power of attorney at any time as long as you have capacity. It's best to revoke in writing, but most states also allow you to revoke by another action that expresses your intent to terminate the power of attorney -- for example, your intentional destruction of the document.
Draft a deed of Revocation of the PoA. A notice of revocation of the PoA should be put in a local or national newspaper such that persons with whom the PoA has been interacting with on behalf of the authorising person is informed about the revocation.
Revoke Your Current Power of Attorney. To change or cancel your current power of attorney, you should complete a formal, written revocation. Notify Your Power of Attorney. Once you complete your revocation, notify your agent of the cancellation in writing. Notify Relevant Third Parties. Execute a New Power of Attorney.
