{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4265","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4265","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 3. Authority of Attorneys-in-Fact [4260. - 4266.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-2/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 36.   Effective January 1, 2000.   Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>A power of attorney may not authorize an attorney-in-fact to make, publish, declare, amend, or revoke the principal’s will.</p>","text":"A power of attorney may not authorize an attorney-in-fact to make, publish, declare, amend, or revoke the principal’s will.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/authority-of-attorneys-in-fact-4265","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}