Texas Revocation of Statutory General Power of Attorney
What this document covers
The Revocation of Statutory General Power of Attorney is a legal document used to formally revoke a previously granted power of attorney. Unlike a standard power of attorney, which authorizes an agent to make decisions on your behalf, this revocation serves to terminate that authority. It is essential for individuals who wish to retract the powers granted to their agent, ensuring that no further decisions can be made by them in legal, financial, or personal matters.
Main sections of this form
- Declarant's name and signature
- Date of the original power of attorney execution
- Name of the attorney-in-fact/agent being revoked
- Explicit statement of revocation
- Notary acknowledgment section
Situations where this form applies
This form should be used when you want to revoke a previously granted statutory general power of attorney. This may occur if you no longer wish the appointed agent to manage your affairs, if you have a new agent, or if your circumstances have changed and you prefer to handle your own legal matters. It is crucial to ensure that the revocation is in writing and properly executed to avoid any further decisions being made by the former agent.
Who this form is for
- Individuals who have previously executed a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney
- Those who wish to terminate the powers granted to their attorney-in-fact/agent
- Anyone needing to clarify or update their legal authority regarding property and financial matters
How to prepare this document
- Fill in your name as the declarant.
- Specify the date of the original power of attorney.
- Provide the name of the attorney-in-fact/agent you are revoking.
- Sign and date the document.
- Have the form notarized by a licensed notary public.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to sign and date the revocation.
- Not providing the correct name of the attorney-in-fact being revoked.
- Neglecting to have the document notarized as required.
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Key takeaways
- The Revocation of Statutory General Power of Attorney allows you to formally terminate the authority granted to your agent.
- This document is essential if you no longer want your previous agent to make decisions on your behalf.
- Make sure the form is signed, dated, and notarized to ensure its validity.
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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.
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.
If you decide that you want to cancel / revoke a PoA that is registered with us, you will need to tell us. A PoA can only be cancelled / revoked by you, the granter, if you are capable of making and understanding this decision.
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.
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.
Firstly, only a POA which is of a revocable nature can be cancelled after it has only been duly notarized by issuing a notice or a letter of revocation to the respective Attorney.
If you decide that you want to cancel / revoke a PoA that is registered with us, you will need to tell us. A PoA can only be cancelled / revoked by you, the granter, if you are capable of making and understanding this decision.
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 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.
