HOW TO CANCEL OR REVOKE A POWER OF ATTORNEY The POA's Desk – Episode 15

Welcome back to The POA's Desk.

In our previous episode, we discussed the most common reasons a Power of Attorney (POA) may be rejected. Today, we're looking at the other side of the process: how to cancel or revoke a POA when it is no longer needed or when circumstances have changed.

A POA is an active legal authorisation. Until it expires or is formally revoked, the attorney can continue acting under the powers granted. Understanding how and when a POA ends is therefore essential.

When Does a POA End?

A POA may end in several ways:

• It reaches its stated expiry date.
• It was issued for a specific transaction that has been completed.
• The principal formally revokes it.
• The principal passe ...