Laws
Statute – California Probate Code: Division 4.5. Powers of Attorney (§ 4000 – 4545)
Definition – “Durable power of attorney” means a power of attorney that satisfies the requirements for durability provided in Section § 4124 (§ 4018).
Signing Requirements – Either two (2) witnesses (meeting the standards of § 4122) or a notary public must be present at the time of signing to validate the instrument (§ 4121).
Revocation – § 4151
Other Versions
Honest Lawyer California Version
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San Mateo County Law Library Version
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Additional Resources
- California Mobility – Four Types of Power of Attorney in California
- Law Offices of Keith F. Carr – Power of Attorney Legal Requirements in California
- Superior Court of CA Orange County – Power of Attorney
Related Forms
Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will)
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General (Financial) Power of Attorney
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