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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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 or by providing an inconsistent rule in the power of attorney.
(b) A power of attorney 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:
(1) Warnings or notices required to be included in a power of attorney.
(2) Operative dates of statutory enactments or amendments.
(3) Execution formalities.
(4) Qualifications of witnesses.
(5) Qualifications of attorneys-in-fact.
(6) Protection of third persons from liability.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Probate Code - PROB § 4101 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/probate-code/prob-sect-4101/
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