Modification and Revocation of Powers of Attorney
Known as the Power of Attorney Law
The act spans §§ 4000–4545 (79 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Bonfigli v. Strachan (2011)
Most recently applied in Bonfigli v. Strachan (February 2011)
Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 300, Sec. 4
(a) A principal may modify a power of attorney as follows:
(1) In accordance with the terms of the power of attorney.
(2) By an instrument executed in the same manner as a power of attorney may be executed.
(b) An attorney-in-fact or third person who does not have notice of the modification is protected from liability as provided in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 4300).
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.