Cal. PROB § 4151
This is the official text of Cal. PROB § 4151, part of California’s Probate Code — governs wills, trusts, estates, and conservatorships.
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Official statutory text
(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).
(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).
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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