Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
Power of Attorney
If a person gives their child power of attorney over them, can the person change their mind and make someone else power of attorney?
Asked on 6/04/09, 5:31 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb
Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC
Re: Power of Attorney
Yes.
Answered on 6/04/09, 5:33 pm
Naheed Amdani
Law Offices of Naheed A. Amdani, P.C.
Re: Power of Attorney
Yes, you can revoke a power of attorney at any time. You should probably revoke it in writing. At the very least, you should retrieve and tear up the original power of attorney.
Answered on 6/04/09, 5:39 pm