Section 2451.5 Of Article 4. Estate Management Powers Generally From California Probate Code >> Division 4. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 4.
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. The guardian or conservator may do any of the following:
(a) Contract for the guardianship or conservatorship, perform
outstanding contracts, and, thereby, bind the estate.
(b) Purchase tangible personal property.
(c) Subject to the provisions of Chapter 8 (commencing with
Section 2640), employ an attorney to advise and represent the
guardian or conservator in all matters, including the conservatorship
proceeding and all other actions or proceedings.
(d) Employ and pay the expense of accountants, investment
advisers, agents, depositaries, and employees.
(e) Operate for a period of 45 days after the issuance of the
letters of guardianship or conservatorship, at the risk of the
estate, a business, farm, or enterprise constituting an asset of the
estate.