A third person may rely on, contract with, and deal with an attorney-in-fact with respect to the subjects and purposes encompassed or expressed in the power of attorney without regard to whether the power of attorney expressly authorizes the specific act, transaction, or decision by the attorney-in-fact.
Cal. Prob. Code § 4301
Relations With Third Persons
Known as the Power of Attorney Law
The act spans §§ 4000–4545 (79 sections).
Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.