Can a power of attorney have a limited term and can it be revoked?

It is possible to cancel a power of attorney at any time. A revocation must be signed, and preferably notarized.

The term may be stated in the power of attorney. If not specified, the power of attorney will remain in effect until:

  • Tutorship is instituted and/or a protection mandate is homologated
  • The mandator or mandatary dies, if no substitute is appointed
  • The power of attorney is revoked

Revoking a power of attorney

A mandator may revoke a power of attorney at any time. Even if the term of the mandate is indicated in the power of attorney, the mandator may revoke a power of attorney before the end of the term.

It is best to make a revocation in notarial form. It contains your declaration that you no longer wish the mandatary to represent you and act on your behalf.

You must then bring it to the attention of your mandatary by sending a copy, preferably by registered mail.

You may require your mandatary to deliver the power of attorney to you to indicate the end of the mandate. For your safety, also notify the financial institutions you deal with of this revocation. If the power of attorney was established by notarial act, it is important to notify the notary who executed it. In the interest of safety, notify the financial institutions you deal with of this revocation.

On peut aussi signer une You can also sign a new power of attorney revoking the old one. In this case, you will have to notify the mandatary and the persons or companies concerned in the same way as for an act of revocation.procuration dans laquelle on révoquera l’ancienne. Dans ce cas, les mêmes démarches de notification que celle d’un acte de révocation devront être effectuées auprès du mandataire et des personnes ou entreprises concernées.