California · Probate Code

PROB §4201: Designating an unqualified person as an attorney-in-fact does not affect the immunities of third persons nor relieve the unqualified person of any applicable duties to the principal or the principal’s

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Naming an unqualified person as attorney-in-fact does not protect third parties from liability or remove duties the unqualified person owes to the principal.

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Designating an unqualified person as an attorney-in-fact does not affect the immunities of third persons nor relieve the unqualified person of any applicable duties to the principal or the principal’s successors.

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