Probate Code section 4153


(a)

The authority of an attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney may be revoked as follows:

(1)

In accordance with the terms of the power of attorney.

(2)

Where the principal informs the attorney-in-fact orally or in writing that the attorney-in-fact’s authority is revoked or when and under what circumstances it is revoked. 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 4153, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4153.­ (updated Aug. 3, 1995; accessed Jul. 7, 2025).

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