{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"16249","citation":"Prob. Code, § 16249","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 2. Specific Powers of Trustees [16220. - 16249.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 49, Sec. 5.   Effective January 1, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-01","html":"<p>The trustee has the power to prosecute or defend actions, claims, or proceedings for the protection of trust property and of the trustee in the performance of the trustee’s duties.</p>","text":"The trustee has the power to prosecute or defend actions, claims, or proceedings for the protection of trust property and of the trustee in the performance of the trustee’s duties.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/specific-powers-of-trustees-16249","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}