Power of Attorney Form California
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows one person (agent or attorney-in-fact) to act on behalf of another person (principal) in financial, legal, or medical matters.
Power of Attorney Key Point
- Must be signed and notarized in most cases.
- The agent should be trustworthy, as they have legal control.
- Can be revoked at any time as long as the principal is mentally competent.
The powers you give your agent in this durable power of attorney will continue to exist even if you can no longer make your own decisions respecting the management of your property. You can amend or change this durable power of attorney only by executing a new durable power of attorney or by executing an amendment through the same formalities as an original. You have the right to revoke or terminate this durable power of attorney at any time, so long as you are competent.