{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4202","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4202","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.5. POWERS OF ATTORNEY [4000. - 4545.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5"},{"name":"PART 2. POWERS OF ATTORNEY GENERALLY [4100. - 4310.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Attorneys-in-Fact [4200. - 4266.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Qualifications and Authority of Attorneys-in-Fact [4200. - 4207.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-2/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A principal may designate more than one attorney-in-fact in one or more powers of attorney.</p><p>(b) Authority granted to two or more attorneys-in-fact is exercisable only by their unanimous action.</p><p>(c) If a vacancy occurs, the remaining attorneys-in-fact may exercise the authority conferred as if they are the only attorneys-in-fact.</p><p>(d) If an attorney-in-fact is unavailable because of absence, illness, or other temporary incapacity, the other attorneys-in-fact may exercise the authority under the power of attorney as if they are the only attorneys-in-fact, where necessary to accomplish the purposes of the power of attorney or to avoid irreparable injury to the principal’s interests.</p><p>(e) An attorney-in-fact is not liable for the actions of other attorneys-in-fact, unless the attorney-in-fact participates in, knowingly acquiesces in, or conceals a breach of fiduciary duty committed by another attorney-in-fact.</p>","text":"(a) A principal may designate more than one attorney-in-fact in one or more powers of attorney. (b) Authority granted to two or more attorneys-in-fact is exercisable only by their unanimous action. (c) If a vacancy occurs, the remaining attorneys-in-fact may exercise the authority conferred as if they are the only attorneys-in-fact. (d) If an attorney-in-fact is unavailable because of absence, illness, or other temporary incapacity, the other attorneys-in-fact may exercise the authority under the power of attorney as if they are the only attorneys-in-fact, where necessary to accomplish the purposes of the power of attorney or to avoid irreparable injury to the principal’s interests. (e) An attorney-in-fact is not liable for the actions of other attorneys-in-fact, unless the attorney-in-fact participates in, knowingly acquiesces in, or conceals a breach of fiduciary duty committed by another attorney-in-fact.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/qualifications-and-authority-of-attorneys-in-fact-4202","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}