{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"625","citation":"Prob. Code, § 625","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [100. - 890.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 14. POWERS OF APPOINTMENT [600. - 695.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Exercise of Powers of Appointment [625. - 662.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-14/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Donee’s Capacity [625. - 625.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-14/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 81, Sec. 5.   (AB 2846)   Effective January 1, 2017.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A power of appointment can be exercised only by a powerholder having the capacity to transfer the interest in property to which the power relates.</p><p>(b) Unless the creating instrument otherwise provides, a powerholder who is a minor may not exercise a power of appointment during minority.</p>","text":"(a) A power of appointment can be exercised only by a powerholder having the capacity to transfer the interest in property to which the power relates. (b) Unless the creating instrument otherwise provides, a powerholder who is a minor may not exercise a power of appointment during minority.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/donees-capacity-625","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}