{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4404","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4404","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 3. UNIFORM STATUTORY FORM POWER OF ATTORNEY [4400. - 4465.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [4400. - 4409.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>A statutory form power of attorney legally sufficient under this part is durable to the extent that the power of attorney contains language, such as “This power of attorney will continue to be effective even though I become incapacitated,” showing the intent of the principal that the power granted may be exercised notwithstanding later incapacity.</p>","text":"A statutory form power of attorney legally sufficient under this part is durable to the extent that the power of attorney contains language, such as “This power of attorney will continue to be effective even though I become incapacitated,” showing the intent of the principal that the power granted may be exercised notwithstanding later incapacity.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-4404","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}