California Probate Code

§ 5204

PROB § 5204 Effective Aug 3, 1995Div. 5 · Part 2 · Ch. 2

Statute text

(a)In addition to a power of attorney otherwise authorized by law, a special power of attorney is authorized under this section to apply to one or more accounts at a financial institution or to one or more contracts with a financial institution concerning safe deposit services. For the purposes of this section, “account” includes checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, savings certificates, and any other depository relationship with the financial institution.

(b)The special power of attorney under this section shall:

(1)Be in writing.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 300, Sec. 15. Effective August 3, 1995.