{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4542","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4542","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 3. Petitions, Orders,Appeals [4540. - 4545.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-4/chapter-3"}],"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>A proceeding under this part is commenced by filing a petition stating facts showing that the petition is authorized under this part, the grounds of the petition, and, if known to the petitioner, the terms of the power of attorney.</p>","text":"A proceeding under this part is commenced by filing a petition stating facts showing that the petition is authorized under this part, the grounds of the petition, and, if known to the petitioner, the terms of the power of attorney.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/petitions-orders-appeals-4542","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}