§ 4202. — 4202. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 307, Sec. 16.)

California § 4202.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code PROB: Probate Code - PROB
• Div. 4.5.: DIVISION 4.5. POWERS OF ATTORNEY
• Part 2.: PART 2. POWERS OF ATTORNEY GENERALLY
• Ch. 4.: CHAPTER 4. Attorneys-in-Fact
• Art. 1.: ARTICLE 1. Qualifications and Authority of Attorneys-in-Fact

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(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.

Legislative History

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