Section 4457 Of Chapter 2. Construction Of Powers From California Probate Code >> Division 4.5. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2.
4457
. In a statutory form power of attorney, the language granting
power with respect to insurance and annuity transactions empowers the
agent to do all of the following:
(a) Continue, pay the premium or assessment on, modify, rescind,
release, or terminate a contract procured by or on behalf of the
principal that insures or provides an annuity to either the principal
or another person, whether or not the principal is a beneficiary
under the contract.
(b) Procure new, different, and additional contracts of insurance
and annuities for the principal and the principal's spouse, children,
and other dependents, and select the amount, type of insurance or
annuity, and mode of payment.
(c) Pay the premium or assessment on, modify, rescind, release, or
terminate a contract of insurance or annuity procured by the agent.
(d) Apply for and receive a loan on the security of the contract
of insurance or annuity.
(e) Surrender and receive the cash surrender value.
(f) Exercise an election.
(g) Change the manner of paying premiums.
(h) Change or convert the type of insurance contract or annuity as
to any insurance contract or annuity with respect to which the
principal has or claims to have a power described in this section.
(i) Apply for and procure government aid to guarantee or pay
premiums of a contract of insurance on the life of the principal.
(j) Collect, sell, assign, hypothecate, borrow upon, or pledge the
interest of the principal in a contract of insurance or annuity.
(k) Pay from proceeds or otherwise, compromise or contest, and
apply for refunds in connection with, a tax or assessment levied by a
taxing authority with respect to a contract of insurance or annuity
or its proceeds or liability accruing by reason of the tax or
assessment.