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2011 California Code
Probate Code
DIVISION 4.5. POWERS OF ATTORNEY [4000 - 4545]
ARTICLE 2. Duties of Attorneys-in-Fact
Section 4234


CA Prob Code § 4234 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

(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.

(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1995.)

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