California · Standard edition

California Power of Attorney Template

Create a California durable power of attorney for financial matters online. The Standard power of attorney covers the agent's authority, actions that need express permission, the agent's duties, durability, revocation, third-party reliance, and California signing requirements.

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California rules built into this template

  • Signing: This Instrument must be signed and either acknowledged before a notary public or signed by two qualified witnesses as required by California Probate Code §4121. Notarization is required if this Instrument will be recorded or used for real property.
  • The California "Notice to Person Executing Durable Power of Attorney" at the beginning of this Instrument is required for a printed durable power of attorney used without legal counsel (Cal. Prob. Code § 4128). California also offers an optional statutory form (Cal. Prob. Code § 4401).

What the Power of Attorney includes

  1. Grant of Authority
  2. Actions Requiring Express Authority
  3. Healthcare Decisions
  4. Successor Agent
  5. Effective Date and Durability
  6. Agent's Duties
  7. Compensation and Expenses
  8. Revocation
  9. Reliance by Third Parties
  10. Termination
  11. Agent's Acceptance
  12. Nomination of Conservator or Guardian
  13. Execution
  14. State-Specific Information
  15. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

How do I sign a power of attorney in California?
This Instrument must be signed and either acknowledged before a notary public or signed by two qualified witnesses as required by California Probate Code §4121. Notarization is required if this Instrument will be recorded or used for real property.
Is a durable power of attorney valid if I become incapacitated in California?
Yes. A durable power of attorney stays in effect if you lose capacity, as long as it is signed correctly while you have capacity. The California template includes the durability wording and signing requirements.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Power of Attorney?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Power of Attorney for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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