Which of the following terminates a power of attorney?

The termination of a power of attorney is fundamentally linked to the legal status of the grantor. When the grantor dies, the power of attorney ceases to be effective. This is because the authority granted to the attorney to act on behalf of the grantor is inherently based on the grantor's capacity to manage their affairs. Once the grantor passes away, they can no longer confer legal authority, rendering the document void.

In contrast, the other choices do not universally lead to the termination of a power of attorney. For instance, if the attorney moves to a different province, it does not automatically revoke the power of attorney. The grantor can still have their affairs managed by the attorney remotely. Similarly, dissatisfaction with the attorney, while it may lead the grantor to consider revoking the power of attorney, does not alone serve as a valid termination. Lastly, a verbal revocation of the power of attorney is generally ineffective unless it is documented properly. Legal formalities often require a written revocation to ensure clarity and enforceability. Thus, death is the only circumstance among the options provided that unequivocally terminates a power of attorney.