California Power of Attorney
CALIFORNIA POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, [Your Name] (hereinafter referred to as the "Principal"), residing at [Your Company Address], hereby appoint [Attorney's Name] (hereinafter referred to as my "Attorney-In-Fact") residing at [Attorney's Address], to act in my capacity to do every act that I may legally do, under the laws of the state of California.
I. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY
This power of attorney authorizes [Attorney's Name] to make decisions related to my property, finances, and personal care, specifically including but not limited to:
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Full management of financial matters
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Authorization for medical and health care decisions
II. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION
This Power of Attorney shall become effective immediately on the date of execution, and shall not be affected by my disability or lack of mental competence, except as may be provided otherwise by an agreement made by [Attorney's Name].
III. REVOCATION
I can cancel this power of attorney at will, but only a formal, written notice given to the specified attorney makes it valid.
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The power of attorney granted herein is subject to revocation by the grantor at any time.
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Any revocation of this power of attorney must be made in writing.
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The written revocation must be delivered to [Attorney's Name] to be considered valid.
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Revocation of this power of attorney does not require any specific reason.
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Once the revocation is delivered the power of attorney becomes null and void.
IV. SPECIFIC POWERS
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Financial Affairs: My Agent is authorized to manage, invest, and make decisions regarding all aspects of my financial affairs, including but not limited to banking, real estate, and investments.
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Legal Affairs: My Agent is empowered to initiate or defend legal actions on my behalf, including but not limited to contracts, litigation, and property transactions.
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Healthcare: My Agent has the authority to make healthcare decisions for me, including choices regarding medical treatment, surgery, and end-of-life care, under California state laws.
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Property Management: My Agent may buy, sell, lease, or otherwise manage my real and personal property, as deemed necessary.
V. Incapacity Provisions
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This Power of Attorney shall remain effective even in the event of my incapacity or disability.
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The determination of my incapacity shall be made by [Name of Physician or Healthcare Provider] or any other licensed healthcare provider.
VI. GOVERNING LAW
This power of attorney shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the designated state, [STATE]. Additionally, any interpretation, as well as how it is construed, should also be based upon and adhere to the regulations and statutes as stated within the legal boundaries of the aforementioned state.
VII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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Duration: This Power of Attorney shall remain effective until revoked by me or upon my death.
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Third-Party Reliance: Any third party may rely upon this Power of Attorney until they have received written notice of its revocation or termination.
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Governing Law: This Power of Attorney shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
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Severability: If any provision of this Power of Attorney is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
V. Signatures and Notary
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL
This Power of Attorney shall be effective immediately upon my signature and shall remain valid until my explicit and written revocation.
[YOUR NAME]
[DATE]
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENT
I, [AGENT NAME], acknowledge that I have read and understood the terms and responsibilities outlined in this Power of Attorney document. I accept the appointment as Agent and agree to act under the instructions and limitations provided herein.
[AGENT'S NAME]
[DATE]
WITNESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We, the undersigned witnesses, hereby acknowledge that the above-named Principal has signed this Power of Attorney in our presence on the date stated above.
Witness 1:
[Witness 1 full name]
[Date]
Witness 2:
[Witness 2 full name]
[Date]
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
On this day of in the year , before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand and official seal.
[Notary Public's Name]
My Commission Expires:
