Table of Contents:
| Introduction | Brief Overview of Lasting Power of Attorney and its Revocation |
| Revoking a Lasting Power of Attorney | How Individuals Can Revoke Their Own Power of AttorneySpecial Considerations for Binding Clauses |
| Cancellation by the Court | Circumstances in Which the Court May Cancel a Power of AttorneyParties Allowed to Request Court Cancellation |
| Notification and Reporting | Who Can Notify the Cancellation or ExpirationRequired Information for NotificationsMethods of Notification |
| Expiration of a Lasting Power of Attorney | Reasons and Circumstances Leading to ExpirationProcedures for Notifying Expiration |
| Service and Support | The General Guardian Division’s Service and Support CenterContact Information and Frequently Asked Questions |
A person can revoke a durable power of attorney that he previously made
In certain circumstances, the relatives and friends of the person giving the power of attorney may go to the court and ask to cancel the power of attorney
For official information see the Guardian General website.
A continuing power of attorney can be revoked under certain conditions detailed below, both by the person making the power of attorney and by the court.
Target population and prerequisites
- A person himself can cancel the lasting power of attorney he made if he so wishes – both before it comes into effect and after it comes into effect.
- If the person expressly stated before the power of attorney came into effect, that the power of attorney must continue to be valid even if he announces his intention to cancel it after it comes into effect – the power of attorney will remain in effect, and to cancel it you must contact the court. In any other case, notification of the person is sufficient to revoke the power of attorney.
- A request to the court to cancel a continuing power of attorney after it has entered into force under the conditions detailed below can be submitted by the following parties:
- The Attorney General or his representative.
- The relatives of the beautifier.
- His close friends.
- The court may revoke a lasting power of attorney also on its own initiative.
Who and how to apply
- A cancellation notice will be submitted by the person who made the power of attorney.
- In addition, the person’s relatives and friends, as well as the attorney general, may apply to the court to cancel the power of attorney.
- Notification of expiration will be submitted by the person if the reason exists before the continuing power of attorney comes into effect, and by the power of attorney if the reason happens after it comes into effect.
- The notice of cancellation or forfeiture will include the identity details of the person and the proxy, and in the case of forfeiture also the reason for the forfeiture and the date on which it took place.
| Revocation Party | Revocation Details |
| Person Making the Power | Can cancel the power of attorney before or after it comes into effect |
| Binding Clause | If specified, the power of attorney remains valid even if the appointor announces cancellation |
| Court Requesters | Attorney General, relatives, close friends, or the court itself may request the power’s cancellation |
pay attention
If the reason for the expiration is the resignation of the representative of the power, they must notify the resignation in writing to her or the person’s relative (if he does not understand the matter) and present the reference to the general guardian.
The steps of the procedure
Cancellation of a continuing power of attorney by the person making the power of attorney
- A person who made a lasting power of attorney and wishes to cancel it, should notify the power of attorney.
- After that, notice of the cancellation must be given to the general guardian, in one of the following two ways:
- In the government personal area, after identification in the national identification system of the submitters of the message.
- By appearing in person in the district of the general guardian, according to the place of residence of the appointee.
- The cancellation of the continuing power of attorney will take effect at the time of delivery of the notification to the power of attorney, even before the notification was delivered to the general guardian.
- If the person retracted the cancellation notice, he can go to court and ask to renew the power of attorney.
- A person may expressly state that the continuing power of attorney will remain in effect even if he announces his desire to cancel it after the power of attorney takes effect (binding clause).
- In such a case, if the person still wants to cancel the power of attorney, he or the power of attorney can apply to the court to cancel the power of attorney.
Cancellation of the power of attorney by the court after its entry into force
• The court may revoke a continuing power of attorney in one of these situations:
- The power of attorney does not exercise the powers of the power of attorney properly and as a result the person is actually harmed or he does not act according to the person’s will.
- The power of attorney was given as a result of fraud, exploitation or unfair pressure or influence or it was given when the person was incompetent.
- The court was under the impression that a guardian should be appointed for a person.
- At the request of the person who drew up the power of attorney and signed a binding clause in it that does not allow him to cancel the continuing power of attorney except with the approval of the court.
- A request to cancel an ongoing power of attorney by the court may be submitted by the following parties:
- The Attorney General or his representative.
- One’s relatives.
- His close friends.
- The court may revoke a lasting power of attorney also on its own initiative.
- As a general rule, a court will give the power of attorney an opportunity to express his position before making decisions regarding the power of attorney in such a situation.
- In case of cancellation of a continuing power of attorney by the court, and the impression that the person needs a guardian, the court may appoint a guardian.
| Notification Details | Methods of Notification |
| Revocation by the Person | Can notify the power of attorney and the general guardian in writing |
| Online Notification | Can be done through the online legal kosher system |
| In-Person Notification | By appearing in person at the district of the general guardian |
Service and support
- The General Guardian Division at the Ministry of Justice operates a service and support center in the field of continuing power of attorney:
- By phone 08-6831664 on Sunday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- By e-mail ycm@justice.gov.il – answering questions about continuing power of attorney.
- By fax 073-3926975.
- You can use the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers page on the Enduring Power of Attorney on the General Guardian’s website.
Important Information
• In addition to the above, there are circumstances in which the continuing power of attorney will expire automatically without the need to take active actions. For more information, see Lasting power of attorney for situations of inability to make decisions in the future (paragraph “Expiration of Lasting Power of Attorney”).
| Cancellation Procedure | Cancellation Details |
| Initiating Cancellation | Person making the power must notify the proxy |
| Reporting to General Guardian | Notification must also be sent to the general guardian |
| Cancellation Effective Date | Cancellation takes effect upon notification to the proxy |
Revocation of Lasting Power of Attorney
Service description
Cancellation of a continuing power of attorney can be done by the appointer or by the court.
As a general rule, she may order at any stage the cancellation of a continuing power of attorney registered in her name, even after the document has entered into force.
At the same time, within the framework of the instructions in the continuing power of attorney, the appointer may limit his ability to order revocation after the continuing power of attorney has come into effect.
If the appointor stated in the continuing power of attorney that he will not be able to revoke the power of attorney when he is incompetent, then in the event that he wishes to revoke it after it has come into effect, he will have to go to court for that purpose.
Who can notify the cancellation of a continuing power of attorney?
The general guardian must be notified of the revocation of the continuing power of attorney.
- Notification of the cancellation of the continuing power of attorney will be submitted by the appointer.
- (If the continuing power of attorney is canceled by the court and the appointing authority is not qualified – the power of attorney must inform the general guardian of the cancellation).
| Binding Clause | Implication |
| Appointor’s Stipulation | Power of attorney remains valid post-cancellation only with court approval |
| Court Application | If a binding clause exists and cancellation is desired, court application is required |
What are the details that should be included in the message
The identity details of the appointer.
- The identity details of the power of attorney.
- If the appointer wishes to cancel the continuing power of attorney, he must send the power of attorney a written cancellation notice, and then attach the cancellation notice sent to the power of attorney to the notice submitted to the general guardian.
How can you notify the cancellation of a continuing power of attorney?
online
Through the online legal kosher system, after identification in the national identification system of the submitters of the notice. To enter the service and explain it threshold.
in receiving an audience
- By appearing in person in the district of the general guardian, according to the place of residence of the appointee.
- Public reception hours in the districts: on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8:30 and 12:30, by prior appointment only.
- For explanation and assistance regarding the method of submitting the notice, you can contact the call center from Sunday to Friday between 8:00 and 16:00 at the number: 08-6831664.
Continue treatment of the application
- After sending the message, the treatment will be transferred to the relevant district (according to the place of residence of the appointee).
- Duration of processing notices for the cancellation or expiration of a lasting power of attorney: 3 business days from receipt of all documents required for this by the general guardian.
- At the end of the treatment, a message will be sent to the applicants about the decision of the treating district.
| Court Cancellation Reasons | Requesters Allowed |
| Improper Use by the Proxy | Attorney General, relatives, close friends, or the court itself |
| Obtained through Fraud or Pressure | Court may revoke the power |
| Impression of the Need for a Guardian | |
| Appointor’s Binding Clause | Court approval required if a binding clause is in place |
Expiration of Lasting Power of Attorney
Service description
A continuing power of attorney expires in accordance with the circumstances stipulated by law (for example: upon the death of the appointor or the power of attorney, upon the expiration of the partnership between the appointor and the power of attorney, or according to the will of the appointor as detailed in the continuing power of attorney itself).
Who can notify the expiration of a lasting power of attorney
The general guardian must be notified of the expiration of the continuing power of attorney.
Notification of the expiration of the continuing power of attorney will be submitted as follows:
- If the grounds for revocation exist before the continuing power of attorney enters into force – the notice of revocation will be submitted by the appointer.
- If the reason for expiration occurs after the continuing power of attorney has entered into force, the notification will be submitted by the power of attorney.
What are the details that should be included in the message
- The identity details of the appointer.
- The identity details of the power of attorney.
- The reason for the expiration and the date of its existence.
- If the reason for the expiration is the resignation of the power of attorney, he must notify the resignation in writing to her appointee or a relative of the appointee (if the continuous power of attorney has already entered into force), and then attach the notice sent to the appointee to the notice of expiration that is submitted to the general guardian.
- If the appointer wishes to fire the power of attorney or one of the power of attorney, he must notify the power of attorney in writing of the dismissal, and then attach the notice sent to the power of attorney to the notice of expiration submitted to the general guardian.
| Expiration Reasons | Notification Procedures |
| Circumstances Stipulated by Law | Appointor or proxy notifies the general guardian |
| Grounds for Revocation Before Effect | |
| Grounds for Revocation After Effect | |
| Resignation of the Proxy | Proxy notifies appointor or a relative (if appointor is unaware) and the general guardian |
How to notify the expiration of a lasting power of attorney
online
Through the online legal kosher system, after identification in the national identification system of the submitters of the notice. To enter the service and further explanation.
in receiving an audience
- By appearing in person in the district of the general guardian, according to the place of residence of the appointee.
- Public reception hours in the districts: on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8:30 and 12:30, by prior appointment only.
- For explanation and assistance regarding the method of submitting the notice, you can contact the call center from Sunday to Friday between 8:00 and 16:00 at the number: 08-6831664.
Continue treatment of the application
- After sending the message, the treatment will be transferred to the relevant district (according to the place of residence of the appointee).
- Duration of processing notices for the cancellation or expiration of a lasting power of attorney: 3 business days from receipt of all documents required for this by the general guardian.
- At the end of the treatment, a message will be sent to the applicants about the decision of the treating district.
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