What is a Revoker and How Do They Work?

A revoker is a person or entity that has the authority to revoke (i.e., cancel or withdraw) a document, such as a power of attorney, a will, or a contract. The revoker is typically the person who created the document, but it can also be someone else who has been granted the authority to revoke it.

For example, if John creates a power of attorney that grants his sister, Jane, the authority to manage his financial affairs, then Jane would be the revoker of that power of attorney. If John decides to cancel the power of attorney, he would need to notify Jane and she would need to return any documents or assets that she received as part of her authority.

In some cases, a revoker may also be referred to as a "reverter," particularly in the context of property law. In this context, a reverter refers to the person who has the right to regain ownership of a property after a specific period of time or under certain conditions.