What are the different types of powers of attorney in California?

The three most common types of powers of attorney that delegate authority to an agent to handle your financial affairs are the following:

General power of attorney.
Limited power of attorney.
Durable power of attorney.

California also recognizes authority granted to an agent through a medical power of attorney for health care. However, do not confuse the three types of powers of attorney delegating authority to handle matters related to finances and business with the medical power of attorney. The differences are discussed in this video and in more depth in our article, The 4 Types of Power of Attorney in California: https://utm.guru/uc0NA