Probate Code section 4022

“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.

Source: Section 4022, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4022. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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§ 4022’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_4022

Original Source: Section 4022, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4022. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).