{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4523","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4523","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 4. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING POWERS OF ATTORNEY [4500. - 4545.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Jurisdiction and Venue [4520. - 4523.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-4/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 37.   Effective January 1, 2000.   Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>The proper county for commencement of a proceeding under this division shall be determined in the following order of priority:</p><p>(a) The county in which the principal resides.</p><p>(b) The county in which the attorney-in-fact resides.</p><p>(c) A county in which property subject to the power of attorney is located.</p><p>(d) Any other county that is in the principal’s best interest.</p>","text":"The proper county for commencement of a proceeding under this division shall be determined in the following order of priority: (a) The county in which the principal resides. (b) The county in which the attorney-in-fact resides. (c) A county in which property subject to the power of attorney is located. (d) Any other county that is in the principal’s best interest.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/jurisdiction-and-venue-4523","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}