California's statutory power of attorney form adds successor agents and digital asset powers
The state's fill-in power of attorney form is rewritten. It now lets a person name successor agents, nominate their agent as conservator of their estate, and choose whether the agent can manage digital assets and see a list or the content of their messages.
Who it affects
People signing a power of attorney and the agents they name
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2199: Statutory form power of attorney.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.