Can a principal revoke a Power of Attorney?
Yes. A principal may revoke a Power of Attorney at any time by sending a letter to his or her agent telling him or her that the power of attorney has been revoked. Q: Can an agent act under a Power of Attorney after the death of the principal? A: No. A Power of Attorney ends upon the death of the principal. At that time, the person’s will becomes operative and the person named as executor carries out the intentions of the decedent.
Related Questions
- Court proceedings were filed to appoint a conservator for the Principal or to determine whether the Principal is competent. How does this affect the Power of Attorney?
- If a student with a current approval has unsatisfactory attendance, conduct and/or grades can the principal of the current school revoke the transfer?
- What is the procedure for a principal to revoke a Power of Attorney?
