FAQ for Revoking Power of Attorney in Maryland

It's important to understand power of attorney when working to revoke it.

Power of attorney should never be granted without careful and deliberate consideration of all the options available. Granting someone power of attorney gives that person virtually full legal authority to access finances and make decisions on another person's behalf.

Written Documentation

In Maryland, a typed, legal document revoking power of attorney must be completed and filed. Only a written document makes this official, an oral declaration is not enough no matter how many witnesses are present.

Witness Issues

A witness must sign the document revoking power of attorney. In Maryland, a courthouse clerk can act as the witness as long as the individual canceling power of attorney brings proper identification to confirm their own identity.

Filing Issues

In Maryland, power of attorney is not officially revoked until the form is signed and filed at the local courthouse. Only after this document is filed is the power of attorney officially stripped from the other individual, and copies should be made of this document for official records.

References

• Public Legal Forms: Maryland General Durable Power of Attorney
• Media Law Plus: Maryland POA
• Maryland Durable Power of Attorney
• Public Legal Forms: Power of Attorney Revocation