{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"714","citation":"Prob. Code, § 714","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [100. - 890.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 15. DEPOSIT OF ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS WITH ATTORNEY [700. - 735.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-15"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Duties and Liabilities of Attorney [710. - 716.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-2/part-15/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 519, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>(a) If so provided in a written agreement signed by the depositor, an attorney may charge the depositor for compensation and expenses incurred in safekeeping or delivery of a document deposited with the attorney.</p><p>(b) No lien arises for the benefit of an attorney on a document deposited with the attorney, whether before or after its transfer, even if provided by agreement.</p>","text":"(a) If so provided in a written agreement signed by the depositor, an attorney may charge the depositor for compensation and expenses incurred in safekeeping or delivery of a document deposited with the attorney. (b) No lien arises for the benefit of an attorney on a document deposited with the attorney, whether before or after its transfer, even if provided by agreement.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/duties-and-liabilities-of-attorney-714","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}