A Michigan power of attorney revocation form is designed to nullify a previously granted power of attorney. The person revoking the power must provide details of the original document and sign the revocation, ideally in front of witnesses or a notary public.
It’s essential to keep a copy for personal records and to inform the original agent, as well as others who might rely on the old power of attorney, to ensure the revocation is recognized and effective.
Legal Considerations
Statute – § 700.5504
Signing Requirements – Two witnesses and/or notary public (recommended).
Revocation and Termination
The principal’s death terminates the power of attorney, but the attorney-in-fact must know about it for their authority to terminate (§ 700.5504).
Other factors that will result in the termination of the document include the following:
- The attorney-in-fact dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated.
- The attorney-in-fact becomes unwilling to act.
- The principal revokes the document.
The agent’s authority ends in the following situations:
- The agent dies.
- The principal revokes their authority.
- The agent becomes incapacitated or unavailable.
- The DPOA terminates.
Consider creating a new document to revoke all the powers you previously granted. Alternatively, you can issue a revocation by following these steps:
- Draft a revocation letter that states your intentions to revoke an agent’s powers.
- Sign the letter before two witnesses or a notary public.
- Alert the attorney-in-fact so they know they can no longer act on your behalf.
- Inform any third parties that have the original document.
- Record the revocation in your county’s Register of Deeds if the office has a copy of the original form.
Fees
- Notary: Between $10 and $15 per signature.
- Recording: Between $15 and $30 per document.
Related Forms
Durable Power of Attorney Form
Signing Requirements: Principal, attorney-in-fact, two witnesses or notary public.
Minor (Child) Power of Attorney
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public.
Medical Power of Attorney
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
