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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 70. Withdrawal of attorney-in-fact.
(1) An attorney-in-fact may withdraw by giving notice to the principal. If a principal is incapable, the attorney-in-fact may withdraw by giving notice to the attending physician. The attending physician shall note the withdrawal as part of the principal's medical record.
(2) A person who has withdrawn under the provisions of subsection (1) of this Section may rescind the withdrawal by executing an acceptance after the date of the withdrawal. The acceptance must be in the same form as provided by Section 75 of this Act for accepting an appointment. A person who rescinds a withdrawal must give notice to the principal if the principal is capable or to the principal's attending physician if the principal is incapable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 755. Estates § 43/70. Withdrawal of attorney-in-fact - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-755-estates/il-st-sect-755-43-70/
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