Probate Code section 4151

(a)

A principal may revoke a power of attorney as follows:

(1)

In accordance with the terms of the power of attorney.

(2)

By a writing. This paragraph is not subject to limitation in the power of attorney.

(b)

An attorney-in-fact or third person who does not have notice of the revocation is protected from liability as provided in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 4300).

Source: Section 4151, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4151.­ (updated Aug. 3, 1995; accessed Oct. 13, 2025).

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