Revoke Power Of Attorney

Summary

In Arkansas, you can revoke a power of attorney at any time if youre mentally competent. Write a revocation notice, deliver it to your cousin, and inform third parties. This process doesnt require court involvement. Even if no copies were made, its best to formally revoke the Power of Attorney in writing for record-keeping. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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We signed over power of attorney of our 5 month old to our cousin she wants to destroy it and take no further action
Hello, I understand your situation. To provide you with the most accurate information, could you please tell me your location?
Arkansas
Hello,
In Arkansas, the principal (you) can revoke a power of attorney at any time, as long as you're mentally competent. Here are the steps:
- Create a written notice of revocation
- Deliver the notice to the attorney-in-fact (your cousin)
- Notify third parties of the revocation
Please consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
We cant afford it and dont want to go through court
I understand your concern. You can still follow the steps to revoke the Power of Attorney without going to court:
- Write a revocation notice
- Deliver it to your cousin
- Inform third parties about the revocation
This doesn't require a court process.
But we dont wanna do all that we just wanna be done and cut ties with each other
I understand. However, legally, you need to revoke the power of attorney to ensure your cousin doesn't have any remaining rights. This process doesn't require court involvement and is crucial for your child's protection.
But she wont have any remaining rights cause there are no copies made and have never been filed nor in any court
Even if the POA wasn't filed in court, if there's a copy, it can still be used. In Arkansas, it's important to formally revoke it. Please consult a lawyer for specific advice.
There were no copies made
Even if no copies were made, it's best to formally revoke the Power of Attorney in writing for record keeping. This ensures no future disputes arise. Please consult with an attorney for more specific advice.