Free California Power of Attorney Form
Create a California Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney compliant with Probate Code §§ 4400-4409. Authorized powers with initial-based grants.
California-Specific Requirements
- Probate Code §§ 4400-4409: This form follows the California Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney.
- Initial-Based Grants: Each power must be individually initialed by the principal to be effective.
- Witnesses or Notary: California requires either two witnesses OR notarization for a valid POA.
- Durable by Default: Under California law, a statutory form POA is durable unless otherwise specified.
- Successor Agents: You may designate up to two successor agents to act if the primary agent is unable or unwilling.
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1. Principal Information
2. Agent (Attorney-in-Fact)
3. First Successor Agent (Optional)
4. Second Successor Agent (Optional)
5. Powers Granted
Initial each power you wish to grant. If granting all powers, initial line (M) only.
6. Special Instructions
7. Effective Date
8. Termination Date (Optional)
Leave blank if no specific termination date is desired.
9. Governing Law
10. Signatures
Principal Signature
Witness 1
Witness 2
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1. Principal
I, [Full Legal Name], residing at [Address], hereby appoint the following agent(s) to act on my behalf:
2. Agent (Attorney-in-Fact)
Name: [Full Legal Name]
Address: [Address]
3. First Successor Agent
No first successor agent designated.
4. Second Successor Agent
No second successor agent designated.
5. Powers Granted
I grant my agent authority with respect to the following subjects as indicated by my initials:
6. Special Instructions
ON THE FOLLOWING LINES YOU MAY GIVE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS LIMITING OR EXTENDING THE POWERS GRANTED TO YOUR AGENT:
7. Effective Date
This power of attorney is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until revoked or terminated.
8. Termination Date
This power of attorney shall remain in effect until revoked by the principal or terminated by operation of law.
9. Governing Law
This Power of Attorney is governed by the laws of the State of California, including the Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney Act (Probate Code §§ 4400-4409).
10. Signatures
Principal's Signature:
Signature: _________________________
Date: ______________
Printed Name: ________________________________
WITNESSES
Witness 1:
Name: ________________________________
Address: ________________________________
Signature: _________________________
Witness 2:
Name: ________________________________
Address: ________________________________
Signature: _________________________
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