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2011 California Code
Probate Code
DIVISION 4.5. POWERS OF ATTORNEY [4000 - 4545]
CHAPTER 1. Short Title and Definitions
Section 4022


CA Prob Code § 4022 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

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.

(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1995.)

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