Prob. Code, § 4231 · Article 2. Duties of Attorneys-in-Fact
Prob. Code, § 4231
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), in dealing with property of the principal, an attorney-in-fact shall observe the standard of care that would be observed by a prudent person dealing with property of another and is not limited by any other statute restricting investments by fiduciaries.
(b) An attorney-in-fact who has special skills or expertise or was designated as an attorney-in-fact on the basis of representations of special skills or expertise shall observe the standard of care that would be observed by others with similar skills or expertise.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 48, Sec. 1. (SB 1038) Effective January 1, 2011.
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