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title: "Revocation of an enduring power of attorney, with notices to the attorney, banks and NSW Land Registry Services"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/precedents/elder-law-and-powers-of-attorney-guardianship/revocation-of-enduring-power-of-attorney-and-notices"
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id: "a18-revocation-of-enduring-power-of-attorney-and-notices"
area_id: "A18"
kind: "notice"
ai_level: "yellow"
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task_ids: ["A18-T1-R10"]
law_stated_as_at: "2026-10-18"
---

# Revocation of an enduring power of attorney, with notices to the attorney, banks and NSW Land Registry Services

> An instrument by which a principal with capacity revokes an enduring power of attorney, a notice of revocation to each attorney, a letter to banks and others holding a copy, and the steps to register the revocation if…

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Law stated as at: 2026-10-18

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An instrument by which a principal with capacity revokes an enduring power of attorney, a notice of revocation to each attorney, a letter to banks and others holding a copy, and the steps to register the revocation if the power was registered.

## Key facts

- Kind: Notice. A formal notice to serve or publish.
- Practice area: [Elder Law & Powers of Attorney / Guardianship](https://ailawframework.com/precedents/elder-law-and-powers-of-attorney-guardianship.md)
- Jurisdictions: New South Wales
- AI level: Yellow. AI can help in set ways. A lawyer checks specific points before use.
- Law stated as at: 2026-10-18
- Status: Maintained. Checked on 2026-10-18 against the 4 authorities it cites, for New South Wales.

## When to use it

Use when a principal who still has capacity wants to cancel an enduring power of attorney, for example after separation, a falling-out, the attorney's death or loss of capacity, or a move interstate. Confirm capacity to revoke first. If a replacement power is to be made, sign it at the same meeting.

## Used for these tasks

- [Review existing enduring powers, guardianship orders and advance care directives](https://ailawframework.com/practice/elder-law-and-powers-of-attorney-guardianship.md#A18-T1-R10)

## How AI may be used

AI may prepare the revocation and notices from the original instrument and the list of institutions; the lawyer confirms the principal has capacity to revoke, is acting freely, and that every attorney and third party is notified.

**AI may:**

- Fill the revocation from the original power: date, attorneys, registration number
- Prepare a notice for each attorney and a letter for each institution on the client's list
- Keep a service log of who was notified, how and when

**AI must not:**

- Must not assess the principal's capacity or whether they are acting under pressure
- Must not contact the attorney or institutions on the principal's behalf without instructions
- Must not include the reasons for revocation in the notices unless the principal instructs it

**The lawyer checks:**

- Principal understands what the power does and the effect of revoking it, and the file note records how capacity and independence were assessed
- Every attorney (including substitutes) is served, preferably by registered post, and service is recorded
- Revocation registered with NSW Land Registry Services if the power was registered
- Any replacement instrument is valid and does not repeat the problem that led to revocation

## Authorities

- [NSW Government, Enduring Power of Attorney: revoking or cancelling (inform the attorney, banks and others in writing; register the revocation if the power was registered; only while the principal can make decisions)](https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/planning-for-end-of-life/make-power-of-attorney)
- [Powers of Attorney Act 2003 (NSW) ss 47, 48 (attorneys and third parties may rely on the power until they know of its termination)](https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-2003-053)
- [Powers of Attorney Act 2003 (NSW) s 49 (offence for an attorney to act knowing of termination)](https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-2003-053)
- [Powers of Attorney Act 2003 (NSW) ss 51, 52 (registration; registration required for dealings affecting land)](https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-2003-053)

## Full text and drafting notes

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*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*