{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4234","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4234","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":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>(a) To the extent reasonably practicable under the circumstances, an attorney-in-fact has a duty to keep in regular contact with the principal, to communicate with the principal, and to follow the instructions of the principal.</p><p>(b) With court approval, the attorney-in-fact may disobey instructions of the principal.</p>","text":"(a) To the extent reasonably practicable under the circumstances, an attorney-in-fact has a duty to keep in regular contact with the principal, to communicate with the principal, and to follow the instructions of the principal. (b) With court approval, the attorney-in-fact may disobey instructions of the principal.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/duties-of-attorneys-in-fact-4234","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}