California § 4236 - The attorney-in-fact shall keep records of all transactions entered into by the a
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§ 4236. The attorney-in-fact shall keep records of all transactions entered into by the a
(a) The attorney-in-fact shall keep records of all transactions entered into by the attorney-in-fact on behalf of the principal. (b) The attorney-in-fact does not have a duty to make an account of transactions entered into on behalf of the principal, except in the following circumstances: (1) At any time requested by the principal. (2) Where the power of attorney requires the attorney-in-fact to account and specifies to whom the account is to be made. (3) On request by the conservator of the estate of the principal while the principal is living. (4) On request by the principalâs personal representative or successor in interest after the death of the principal. (5) Pursuant to court order. (c) The following persons are entitled to examine and copy the records kept by the attorney-in-fact: (1) The principal. (2) The conservator of the estate of the principal while the principal is living. (3) The principalâs personal representative or successor in interest after the death of the principal. (4) Any other person, pursuant to court order. (d) This section is not subject to limitation in the power of attorney.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4236 cover?
Section 4236 ("The attorney-in-fact shall keep records of all transactions entered into by the a") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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