Power Of Attorney Validity Calculator

Work out power of attorney validity instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Power Of Attorney Validity Calculator

A power of attorney runs from execution until its stated expiry, but it also terminates on revocation, on completion of the specific purpose, or on the death of the donor. Enduring or durable powers are designed to survive the donor's loss of capacity, which ordinary powers do not.

Formula

Expiry date

Expiry = Execution date + Stated validity period

Worked example

With the default values below, Power Of Attorney Validity Calculator returns Stated expiry date of April 20, 2028. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Date of execution: 2023-04-20
Stated validity period: 5 years
Type of powerone of General power of attorney, Special / limited power, Durable / enduring power: Special / limited power

Results

Stated expiry date: April 20, 2028
Days remaining: 539
Status: Currently valid on its face
Note on this power type: Special powers end when the specified purpose is completed

Step by step

1Values used
2Expiry date
3Stated expiry date= 2028-04-20
4Days remaining= 539
5Status= Currently valid on its face
6Note on this power type= Special powers end when the specified purpose is completed

Assumptions and limits

The result is derived only from the 3 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax or fees or charges into account.
Figures are rounded for display to whole numbers, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a power of attorney survive the donor's death?

No. Authority ends immediately on death, at which point the executors or administrators take over.

Must it be registered?

For dealings in immovable property most jurisdictions require registration or notarisation, and unregistered powers may be ineffective for those purposes.