The grant of authority to an attorney-in-fact, whether by the power of attorney, by statute, or by the court, does not in itself require or permit the exercise of the power. The exercise of authority by an attorney-in-fact is subject to the attorney-in-fact’s fiduciary duties.
Cal. Prob. Code § 4266
Authority of Attorneys-in-Fact
Known as the Power of Attorney Law
The act spans §§ 4000 to 4545 (79 sections).
Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.