California Probate Code 4681 – (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the principal may …
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the principal may limit the application of any provision of this division by an express statement in the power of attorney for health care or by providing an inconsistent rule in the power of attorney.
(b) A power of attorney for health care may not limit either the application of a statute specifically providing that it is not subject to limitation in the power of attorney or a statute concerning any of the following:
Terms Used In California Probate Code 4681
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(1) Statements required to be included in a power of attorney.
(2) Operative dates of statutory enactments or amendments.
(3) Formalities for execution of a power of attorney for health care.
(4) Qualifications of witnesses.
(5) Qualifications of agents.
(6) Protection of third persons from liability.
(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.)