{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4152","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4152","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 2. POWERS OF ATTORNEY GENERALLY [4100. - 4310.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Modification and Revocation of Powers of Attorney [4150. - 4155.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-2/chapter-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 300, Sec. 6.   Effective August 3, 1995.","effective":"1995-08-03","html":"<p>(a) Subject to subdivision (b), the authority of an attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney is terminated by any of the following events:</p><p>(1) In accordance with the terms of the power of attorney.</p><p>(2) Extinction of the subject or fulfillment of the purpose of the power of attorney.</p><p>(3) Revocation of the attorney-in-fact’s authority, as provided in Section <a href=\"/prob/4153\">4153</a>.</p><p>(4) Death of the principal, except as to specific authority permitted by statute to be exercised after the principal’s death.</p><p>(5) Removal of the attorney-in-fact.</p><p>(6) Resignation of the attorney-in-fact.</p><p>(7) Incapacity of the attorney-in-fact, except that a temporary incapacity suspends the attorney-in-fact’s authority only during the period of the incapacity.</p><p>(8) Dissolution or annulment of the marriage of the attorney-in-fact and principal, as provided in Section <a href=\"/prob/4154\">4154</a>.</p><p>(9) Death of the attorney-in-fact.</p><p>(b) An attorney-in-fact or third person who does not have notice of an event that terminates the power of attorney or the authority of an attorney-in-fact is protected from liability as provided in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/prob/4300\">4300</a>).</p>","text":"(a) Subject to subdivision (b), the authority of an attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney is terminated by any of the following events: (1) In accordance with the terms of the power of attorney. (2) Extinction of the subject or fulfillment of the purpose of the power of attorney. (3) Revocation of the attorney-in-fact’s authority, as provided in Section 4153. (4) Death of the principal, except as to specific authority permitted by statute to be exercised after the principal’s death. (5) Removal of the attorney-in-fact. (6) Resignation of the attorney-in-fact. (7) Incapacity of the attorney-in-fact, except that a temporary incapacity suspends the attorney-in-fact’s authority only during the period of the incapacity. (8) Dissolution or annulment of the marriage of the attorney-in-fact and principal, as provided in Section 4154. (9) Death of the attorney-in-fact. (b) An attorney-in-fact or third person who does not have notice of an event that terminates the power of attorney or the authority of an attorney-in-fact is protected from liability as provided in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 4300).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/modification-and-revocation-of-powers-of-attorney-4152","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}