Cal. PROB § 4404
This is the official text of Cal. PROB § 4404, part of California’s Probate Code — governs wills, trusts, estates, and conservatorships.
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Official statutory text
A statutory form power of attorney legally sufficient under this part is durable to the extent that the power of attorney contains language, such as “This power of attorney will continue to be effective even though I become incapacitated,” showing the intent of the principal that the power granted may be exercised notwithstanding later incapacity.
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