Section 4266 Of Article 3. Authority Of Attorneys-in-fact From California Probate Code >> Division 4.5. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 3.

. The grant of authority to an attorney-in-fact, whether by the power of attorney, by statute, or by the court, does not in itself require or permit the exercise of the power. The exercise of authority by an attorney-in-fact is subject to the attorney-in-fact's fiduciary duties.