Probate Code section 4523

The proper county for commencement of a proceeding under this division shall be determined in the following order of priority:

(a)

The county in which the principal resides.

(b)

The county in which the attorney-in-fact resides.

(c)

A county in which property subject to the power of attorney is located.

(d)

Any other county that is in the principal’s best interest.

Source: Section 4523, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4523.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2000; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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Jun. 25, 2025

§ 4523's source at ca​.gov