What form do I need to relinquish a Power of Attorney?

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What form do I need to relinquish a power of attorney that I have to the persons family member?

Answer:

If the power of attorney doesn't name a successor, a new appointment should be made.

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To take over a power of attorney, you generally need to have the current agent revoke their authority. This can be done by having them complete a revocation form and notifying the relevant parties. If the original power of attorney does not name a successor, you may need to create a new power of attorney document appointing yourself as the new agent.