North Carolina Revocation of Power of Attorney for Mental Health Care
What is this form?
The Revocation of Power of Attorney for Mental Health Care is a legal document that allows an individual to cancel any previously granted authority for mental health treatment when they are unable to give informed consent. This form specifically revokes an Advance Instruction for Mental Health Treatment and differs from similar forms by focusing solely on mental health decisions.
Form components explained
- Declarant's name and personal information.
- Date of the original Advance Instruction for Mental Health Treatment.
- Statement revoking prior mental health treatment instructions.
- Signature of the Declarant to validate the revocation.
- Date of the revocation declaration.
When to use this document
This form should be used when an individual who has previously granted someone authority to make mental health treatment decisions on their behalf wishes to revoke that authority. Situations may include a change in personal circumstances, a shift in desired treatment options, or the reestablishment of capacity to make personal health decisions.
Intended users of this form
- Individuals who have previously executed an Advance Instruction for Mental Health Treatment.
- Persons who no longer wish to allow another individual to make mental health decisions on their behalf.
- Individuals seeking to regain control over their mental health treatment decisions due to changes in their health status or preferences.
How to prepare this document
- Enter your full name in the designated space as the Declarant.
- Specify the date when the original Advance Instruction was completed.
- Clearly state your intent to revoke that instruction by writing out the revocation statement.
- Date the revocation document in the provided field.
- Sign the document to legally complete the revocation process.
- Provide your printed name and address for identification purposes.
Is notarization required?
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to sign and date the revocation form.
- Not specifying the correct date of the original Advance Instruction.
- Using unclear language that does not explicitly state the revocation.
- Not distributing copies of the revoked instruction to relevant parties.
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Legal use & context
- This form serves as a clear, documented expression of the Declarant's wishes regarding their mental health care.
- It is critical to ensure that the form is executed according to North Carolina law to be enforceable.
What to keep in mind
- The form is essential for revoking prior mental health care directives.
- Complete the form carefully to avoid legal pitfalls.
- Ensure compliance with state-specific laws to maintain validity.
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Write "REVOKE" across the top of the form. If you do not have a copy of the power of attorney you want to revoke, submit a statement revoking the power of attorney. The statement must indicate that the authority of the power of attorney is revoked and must be signed by the taxpayer.
A principal can rescind a Power of Attorney at any time, even if the Power of Attorney has a specified end date, so long as the principal is competent and the attorney-in-fact is notified. Third parties (such as a bank or the Land Titles Office) should also be notified of the revocation.
The revocation should include your name, a statement that you are of sound mind, and your wish to revoke the power of attorney. You should also specify the date the original power of attorney was executed and the person selected as your agent.
To resign, you can simply write up a document titled "Resignation" saying "I hereby resign as Agent under the Medical Power...
In other words, a Revocation of Power of Attorney is written confirmation that a principal (the person who appointed power in a Power of Attorney) no longer wants or needs their attorney-in-fact (the person who was appointed power in a Power of Attorney, sometimes called an agent or donor) to act on their behalf.
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.
Unless the power of attorney states otherwise, and they usually don't, a revocation of a POA must be made in writing. A verbal revocation may not be enough.A revocation will reference the existing POA and the current attorney-in-fact and revoke the document and the powers granted.
You can always resign. Just put in writing that you resign, deliver it to anyone you have dealt with under the PoA in the past, and to the principal and the alternate agent (if any) and you're done...
Consult the Principal If they're of sound mind, explain your concerns about the Agent to the Principal. Approach the Agent Through your attorney, request that the Agent step down if the Principal will not revoke the POA.
