California · Probate Code

PROB §4127: Unless a power of attorney states a time of termination, the authority of the attorney-in-fact is exercisable notwithstanding any lapse of time since execution of the power of attorney.

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A power of attorney remains valid indefinitely unless it specifies an expiration date. The attorney-in-fact's authority continues despite time passing since the document was executed.

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Unless a power of attorney states a time of termination, the authority of the attorney-in-fact is exercisable notwithstanding any lapse of time since execution of the power of attorney.

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