Section 4030 Of Chapter 1. Short Title And Definitions From California Probate Code >> Division 4.5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1.

. "Springing power of attorney" means a power of attorney that by its terms becomes effective at a specified future time or on the occurrence of a specified future event or contingency, including, but not limited to, the subsequent incapacity of the principal. A springing power of attorney may be a durable power of attorney or a nondurable power of attorney.