{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4051","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4051","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 2. General Provisions [4050. - 4054.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>Except where this division provides a specific rule, the general law of agency, including Article 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/2019\">2019</a>) of Chapter 2 of Title 6 of, and Title 9 (commencing with Section 2295) of, Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code, applies to powers of attorney.</p>","text":"Except where this division provides a specific rule, the general law of agency, including Article 2 (commencing with Section 2019) of Chapter 2 of Title 6 of, and Title 9 (commencing with Section 2295) of, Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code, applies to powers of attorney.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-4051","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}