How to resign durable POA and health care POA?

[wobblerlorri]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia

I'm named as the agent on my ex-husband's durable POA and his health care POA. I want to resign both of those. Is there a particular wording I have to follow in order to do so? Do I have to file the resignation with the clerk of the court in my county? I had to file the durable POA with the county, but not the health care POA.

My son is named as the successor if I resign -- he wants to resign as well. Can I mail him the appropriate letter for his signature, then file it along with mine?

Once we resign, assuming we need a form to do so, do we then send the originals of the resignation to my ex?

We want to cut off all contact with my ex-husband, and want out of this obligation.

Thank you.

 

[Zigner]

There is no obligation. When/if the time comes, you can simply refuse.

 

[anteater]

But it would be nice to inform the principal.

 

[Zigner]

But it would be nice to inform the principal.

Sure, but they are under no legal obligation to do so.

 

[wobblerlorri]

It's really that easy? I would have thought, since the durable POA was filed with the county, I'd have to file a resignation too.

Thanks!

 

[anteater]

It's really that easy? I would have thought, since the durable POA was filed with the county, I'd have to file a resignation too.

Thanks!

I don't know Georgia - and don't feel like researching at this hour. But I don't know a state that requires filing a POA except if a real estate transaction is being undertaken.

If you want to be safe, ask the folks at the county office where it was filed.