Section 2401.3 Of Article 1. Definitions And General Provisions From California Probate Code >> Division 4. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 1.
2401.3
. (a) If the guardian or conservator breaches a fiduciary
duty, the guardian or conservator is chargeable with any of the
following that is appropriate under the circumstances:
(1) Any loss or depreciation in value of the estate resulting from
the breach of duty, with interest.
(2) Any profit made by the guardian or conservator through the
breach of duty, with interest.
(3) Any profit that would have accrued to the estate if the loss
of profit is the result of the breach of duty.
(b) If the guardian or conservator has acted reasonably and in
good faith under the circumstances as known to the guardian or
conservator, the court, in its discretion, may excuse the guardian or
conservator in whole or in part from liability under subdivision (a)
if it would be equitable to do so.