Section 5204 Of Chapter 2. General Provisions From California Probate Code >> Division 5. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2.

. (a) In addition to a power of attorney otherwise authorized by law, a special power of attorney is authorized under this section to apply to one or more accounts at a financial institution or to one or more contracts with a financial institution concerning safe deposit services. For the purposes of this section, "account" includes checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, savings certificates, and any other depository relationship with the financial institution.
  (b) The special power of attorney under this section shall:
  (1) Be in writing.
  (2) Be signed by the person or persons giving the power of attorney.
  (3) Explicitly identify the attorney-in-fact or attorneys-in-fact, the financial institution, and the accounts or contracts subject to the power.
  (c) The special power of attorney shall contain language in substantially the following form: