Does the power of attorney still take affect in a state other than the principal lives?

Question

The power of attorney was given in Florida however, the principal no longer lives there or owns property their; they live in Texas. Can the Power of Attorney be revoked or is it null and void since it is in a different state and therefore under different conditions than that of where the dependent is.

Answer 1

A Power of Attorney is valid as long as it is in force no matter what state the principles live in.

You should draw up a new Power of Attorney to account for the current situation.

There are two types of Power of Attorneys: limited and durable. Limited Powers of Attorney have a specific expiration date or specific terms that put a limit to it. Durable Powers of Attorney have no expiration conditions.

All Powers of Attorney can be canceled at any time that the person who issued it wants to. They merely have to deliver a letter to the parties involved saying that the Power of Attorney is no longer in effect. The only exception to this rule would be if the person that issued the Power of Attorney has been committed or is otherwise unable to handle their affairs.

A Will and a Power of Attorney will always be in effect until they are canceled with a document or until a new document is created that supersedes them. In that case the newest document will be the valid one.

Answer 2

A power of attorney lasts forever unless the principal revokes it. It also is valid in any state.

Answer 3

A power of attorney is only good i believe for a year but you will have to check for sure.