The California Minor (Child) Power of Attorney is a legal form that conveys certain parental powers to an agent who will be caring for an individual under the age of eighteen (18) years for a temporary period of time. The main objective of this document is to allow the attorney-in-fact to be able to perform certain acts concerning the child’s health care and education. To initiate the contract, the parent(s) or guardian(s) will have to record the name of the individual that they trust to act on their behalf, determine the various conditions related to the conveyance, and then provide their signature(s) within the indicated area of the form.
Laws
Statute – California Probate Code: Division 4. Appointment of Guardian Generally (§ 1510 – 1517)
Proposed Bill – AB-1163
Signing Requirements – It is necessary that the principal sign the form in the presence of a notary public or two (2) suitable witnesses (AB-1163-4566(c)).
Other Versions
eSign Version
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
Additional Resources
- Judicial Council of California – Alternatives to Guardianship
- Superior Court of CA Orange County – Power of Attorney
- Santa Clara County Office of Immigrant Relations – Power of Attorney for a Minor Child FAQs
Related Forms (3)
- Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney Form
- Revocation of a Minor Power of Attorney
- Revocation of Power of Attorney
Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
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Revocation of Minor Child Power of Attorney
Download: Adobe PDF
Revocation of Power of Attorney
Download: Adobe PDF