Maryland Revocation Power of Attorney Form

Revoking A Maryland Power Of Attorney

A Power of Attorney gives someone (your “agent”) the legal authority to act for you in financial or legal matters.

Once you revoke it, your agent no longer has that authority. This applies to general, limited, and durable powers of attorney.

Under Maryland law, a POA also ends when:

1. The document itself says it terminates
2. The purpose is complete
3. Other conditions occur such as the agent’s death or incapacity

How To Revoke A Power Of Attorney In Maryland

Here’s how to revoke a POA correctly in Maryland:

Step 1: Draft a written revocation document

Prepare a written Revocation of Power of Attorney form. The revocation should include:

• Your full legal name as the principal
• The name of the agent whose authority you are revoking
• The date of the original POA you want cancelled
• A statement that you are revoking the POA

A written document helps prevent confusion and improper use. If you want to quickly draft a revocation form that includes all the necessary details, consider using our customizable template. Simply enter your details and download the document, ready to be signed.

Step 2: Notify your agent

Give or send a copy of your signed revocation to the person who was your agent. They must receive this actual notice before they can be expected to stop acting on your behalf.

Step 3: Notify relevant third parties

After revoking your POA, notify any institutions or people who may have relied on the original document. Send them a copy of the revocation so they know the agent’s authority has ended. This includes:

• Banks and credit unions
• Investment and brokerage firms
• Mortgage lenders
• Title companies
• Business partners and accountants

If you do not let these entities know that the POA was revoked, the agent may still be able to make decisions for you without your consent.

Step 4: Record the revocation (if applicable)

If your original POA was recorded with Maryland Land Records, you should also file the revocation with the same office.

Understanding Maryland Revocation Laws

According to Maryland Estates and Trusts Code § 17‑112, a Power of Attorney ends when:

• You revise or revoke the document
• The purpose of the POA is fulfilled
• The document states it terminates at a certain time
• The principal dies
• The principal becomes incapacitated and the POA is not durable
• The agent dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated and no successor agent is named

Code § 17‑106 states that an agent who acts without actual knowledge that the POA was revoked or the principal died may still bind the principal if they acted in good faith.

Because of this, you must provide actual notice of revocation to your agent and any third parties who might rely on the POA.