{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4301","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4301","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 5. Relations With Third Persons [4300. - 4310.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-2/chapter-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>A third person may rely on, contract with, and deal with an attorney-in-fact with respect to the subjects and purposes encompassed or expressed in the power of attorney without regard to whether the power of attorney expressly authorizes the specific act, transaction, or decision by the attorney-in-fact.</p>","text":"A third person may rely on, contract with, and deal with an attorney-in-fact with respect to the subjects and purposes encompassed or expressed in the power of attorney without regard to whether the power of attorney expressly authorizes the specific act, transaction, or decision by the attorney-in-fact.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/relations-with-third-persons-4301","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}