Revocation of General Power of Attorney (QLD)
A Revocation of Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives you the ability to revoke a general power of attorney that you previously gave.
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Last updated January 15, 2025
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Suitable for Queensland only
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
If you give someone the power of attorney to manage your affairs they can legally act on your behalf until their powers are officially revoked. As the principal (the person granting this power), it is within your rights to revoke your attorney's powers at any time for any reason, as long as you maintain legal capacity. For a revocation of an enduring power of attorney, see Revocation of Enduring Power of Attorney (QLD).
It is strongly advised that any customisation of this form should be restricted to the fields in the questionnaire, as the legislation requires specific wording to be used.
Important
The attorney(s) appointed under the original power of attorney need to be notified of the revocation for the revocation to be effective. It is also good practice to notify any parties with whom the attorney(s) may have had dealings in exercising that role.
You should notify Titles Queensland of the revocation if the power of attorney gave the power to deal with land and/or was registered at Titles Queensland.
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The Legal Risk Score of a Revocation of General Power of Attorney (QLD) Template
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- There is a risk that the revocation may not be considered valid if the witnessing procedures, especially concerning remote witnessing, are not strictly adhered to as required by the law.
- It removes risk away from both the principal and the attorney.
- Although there is a specific execution requirement, the document can be corrected by completing and signing it again.
Revocation of General Power of Attorney (QLD) Checklist
Complete your free Revocation of General Power of Attorney (QLD) with our checklist
Ensure Proper Witnessing
Make certain that the revocation is witnessed by two individuals who meet the criteria specified in the document, including not being a relative, attorney, care worker, or accommodation provider for the principal.
Adhere to Remote Witnessing Requirements
If utilizing remote witnessing, ensure that all elements of the procedure are carried out on the same day and within the jurisdiction of Victoria, as stipulated by the law.
Notify Relevant Parties
After the document is properly executed, notify any parties who were relying on the previous power of attorney of its revocation to ensure they are aware of the change in legal authority.
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