{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4022","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4022","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.5. POWERS OF ATTORNEY [4000. - 4545.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [4000. - 4054.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Short Title and Definitions [4000. - 4034.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>“Power of attorney” means a written instrument, however denominated, that is executed by a natural person having the capacity to contract and that grants authority to an attorney-in-fact. A power of attorney may be durable or nondurable.</p>","text":"“Power of attorney” means a written instrument, however denominated, that is executed by a natural person having the capacity to contract and that grants authority to an attorney-in-fact. A power of attorney may be durable or nondurable.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/short-title-and-definitions-4022","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}