“Springing power of attorney” means a power of attorney that by its terms becomes effective at a specified future time or on the occurrence of a specified future event or contingency, including, but not limited to, the subsequent incapacity of the principal. A springing power of attorney may be a durable power of attorney or a nondurable power of attorney.
Cal. Prob. Code § 4030
Short Title and Definitions
Known as the Power of Attorney Law
The act spans §§ 4000–4545 (79 sections).
Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16
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