Prob. Code, § 4120 · Chapter 2. Creation and Effect of Powers of Attorney

Prob. Code, § 4120

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

A natural person having the capacity to contract may execute a power of attorney.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1995.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB&sectionNum=4120.
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