Update or cancel an existing Power of Attorney

How do I revoke or cancel my Power of Attorney?

To revoke or cancel a Power of Attorney, you must inform in writing:

• your attorney that you are bringing their appointment to an end 

• your bank and any other relevant groups or businesses that attorney may have been dealing with 

• NSW Land Registry Office (if registered).

If you do not do this, your attorney can legally continue to make decisions on your behalf.

You will also need to destroy the original and any copies of the Power of Attorney document.

When would I update or cancel my Power of Attorney?

You may wish to update or cancel your Power of Attorney for many reasons, including:

• your appointed attorney has passed away or have lost decision-making capacity themselves 

• your relationship with your attorney has changed 

• your circumstances have changed and your attorney is no longer appropriate for the role (for example due to divorce or estrangement).

You can update or cancel your Power of Attorney at any time, providing you have the ability to make decisions for yourself. 

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