{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4207","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4207","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 4. Attorneys-in-Fact [4200. - 4266.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Qualifications and Authority of Attorneys-in-Fact [4200. - 4207.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-2/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>(a) An attorney-in-fact may resign by any of the following means:</p><p>(1) If the principal is competent, by giving notice to the principal.</p><p>(2) If a conservator has been appointed, by giving notice to the conservator.</p><p>(3) On written agreement of a successor who is designated in the power of attorney or pursuant to the terms of the power of attorney to serve as attorney-in-fact.</p><p>(4) Pursuant to a court order.</p><p>(b) This section is not subject to limitation in the power of attorney.</p>","text":"(a) An attorney-in-fact may resign by any of the following means: (1) If the principal is competent, by giving notice to the principal. (2) If a conservator has been appointed, by giving notice to the conservator. (3) On written agreement of a successor who is designated in the power of attorney or pursuant to the terms of the power of attorney to serve as attorney-in-fact. (4) Pursuant to a court order. (b) This section is not subject to limitation in the power of attorney.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/qualifications-and-authority-of-attorneys-in-fact-4207","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}