2011 California Code
Probate Code
DIVISION 4.5. POWERS OF ATTORNEY [4000 - 4545]
CHAPTER 3. Modification and Revocation of Powers of Attorney
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.
(3) Where the principal s legal representative, with approval of the court as provided in Section 4206, informs the attorney-in-fact 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).
(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 300, Sec. 7. Effective August 3, 1995.)
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