{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4231","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4231","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 2. Duties of Attorneys-in-Fact [4230. - 4238.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.5/part-2/chapter-4/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 48, Sec. 1.   (SB 1038)   Effective January 1, 2011.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>(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.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/duties-of-attorneys-in-fact-4231","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}