California · Probate Code

PROB §371: A substitute fiduciary has all the powers, including discretionary powers, that the original fiduciary had, except powers that the court determines are purely personal to the original fiduciary, and i

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A substitute fiduciary receives all powers of the original fiduciary except those the court determines are personal to the original fiduciary.

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A substitute fiduciary has all the powers, including discretionary powers, that the original fiduciary had, except powers that the court determines are purely personal to the original fiduciary, and is subject to the same duties as the original fiduciary.

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