Prob. Code, § 4262 · Article 3. Authority of Attorneys-in-Fact
Prob. Code, § 4262
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Subject to this article, if a power of attorney grants limited authority to an attorney-in-fact, the attorney-in-fact has the following authority:
(a) The authority granted in the power of attorney, as limited with respect to permissible actions, subjects, or purposes.
(b) The authority incidental, necessary, or proper to carry out the granted authority.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1995.
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