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    What Is A Power Of Attorney In California?

    BySteve Bliss September 26, 2025September 27, 2025

    In California, a Financial Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) is a legal document that allows an individual, known as the principal, to appoint another person, called the agent or attorney-in-fact, to manage financial matters on their behalf. Unlike a regular power of attorney, a durable power remains effective even if the principal becomes incapacitated. This…

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