Revoking Powers of Attorney

Bramidan · 1st October 2015, 20:20

Hi everybody,
Does anybody know how I go about revoking an existing Power of Attorney?
I granted one to a solicitor when I purchased my property but have just discovered that they don't expire and thus it would still grant that person the right to deal with my property affairs, not something I want to leave to run indefinitely.
Thanks in advance.

beyazbayan · 1st October 2015, 21:56

Yes go the the same district office as the original was issued by and give your details. Make sure you take your passport etc and if possible a copy of the POA usually takes a few mins and costs according to the original. When you get the cancellation is best to take a copy to your bank for information.

TNT123 · 2nd October 2015, 06:39

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Originally Posted by Bramidan

Hi everybody,
Does anybody know how I go about revoking an existing Power of Attorney?
I granted one to a solicitor when I purchased my property but have just discovered that they don't expire and thus it would still grant that person the right to deal with my property affairs, not something I want to leave to run indefinitely.
Thanks in advance.

If your POA document was written correctly,it would only say TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY.Once purchased thats his dealing finished,I would have thought.

Trev.

alva5763 · 2nd October 2015, 15:18

I hold POA for a friend to purchase later this month. States I can only purchase the named property for that person. No other power.

Bramidan · 2nd October 2015, 19:32

Thanks for the information I will check the wording of the POA and if need be follow the advice from beyazbeyan.
I have to say what a great place this forum is to start your research!

beyazbayan · 2nd October 2015, 21:01

Beware we had a friend who thought she had granted POA to sell a house only but the actual POA was enduring and universal. A very dangerous item indeed, Further more she didn't have a copy and was unaware just what powers she had given the named person.

TNT123 · 3rd October 2015, 07:46

When doing a POA it pays to have a first class Translator doing it for you,so it is worded exactly as you want it.
Trev.

suzyq · 3rd October 2015, 08:01

I would cancel it regardless just to be on the safe side.