{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"3722","citation":"Prob. Code, § 3722","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS [1400. - 3925.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 8. OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS [3300. - 3803.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Property of Absent Federal Personnel [3700. - 3722.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-8/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Absentee’s Power of Attorney [3720. - 3722.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4/part-8/chapter-5/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 26.   Effective January 1, 2000.   Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>If after the absentee executes a power of attorney, the principal’s spouse who is the attorney-in-fact commences a proceeding for dissolution, annulment, or legal separation, or a legal separation is ordered, the attorney-in-fact’s authority is revoked. This section is in addition to the provisions of Sections <a href=\"/prob/4154\">4154</a> and <a href=\"/prob/4697\">4697</a>.</p>","text":"If after the absentee executes a power of attorney, the principal’s spouse who is the attorney-in-fact commences a proceeding for dissolution, annulment, or legal separation, or a legal separation is ordered, the attorney-in-fact’s authority is revoked. This section is in addition to the provisions of Sections 4154 and 4697.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/absentees-power-of-attorney-3722","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}