{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"16202","citation":"Prob. Code, § 16202","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. TRUST LAW [15000. - 19530.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 4. TRUST ADMINISTRATION [16000. - 16632.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Powers of Trustees [16200. - 16249.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [16200. - 16203.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The grant of a power to a trustee, whether by the trust instrument, by statute, or by the court, does not in itself require or permit the exercise of the power. The exercise of a power by a trustee is subject to the trustee’s fiduciary duties.</p>","text":"The grant of a power to a trustee, whether by the trust instrument, by statute, or by the court, does not in itself require or permit the exercise of the power. The exercise of a power by a trustee is subject to the trustee’s fiduciary duties.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/general-provisions-16202","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}