Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: power of attorney

I am not aware of any standard form for this. He would at least need to sign a dated writing before a notary public (and preferably two witnesses) that reference the specific power of attorney (name, date, etc.), stating that he permanently resigns as the attorney-in-fact under that POA, effective immediately (probably several originals, in case you need them). The key is to have something that will be accepted when you attempt to use the POA.

Re: power of attorney

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There is not a "standard form" for the renunciation of the right to serve as the attorney in fact under a power of attorney. You should have an attorney draft the instrument for you in order to ensure its validity and to avoid problems when grandson might not be able to say otherwise due to unavailability or otherwise.

Alternatively, if dad is able, he can simply issue a new Power of Attorney naming you as his attorney in fact.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.