Statute – California Probate Code: Division 4.5. Powers of Attorney (§ 4000 – 4545)

Definition – “Power of Attorney” means a written instrument, however denominated, that is executed by a natural person having the capacity to contract and that grants authority to an attorney-in-fact. A power of attorney may be durable or nondurable (§ 4022).

Signing Requirements – This instrument must be signed before two (2) witnessing individuals or a notary public (§ 4121).

Revocation – § 4151