DIVISION 4. GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS 1400-3925›PART 4. PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP 2100-2893›CHAPTER 6. Powers and Duties of Guardian or Conservator of the Estate 2400-2595›ARTICLE 4. Estate Management Powers Generally 2450-2469
§ 2462
California Probate Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California
Subject to Section 2463, unless another person is appointed for that purpose, the guardian or conservator may:
(a) Commence and maintain actions and proceedings for the benefit of the ward or conservatee or the estate.
(b) Defend actions and proceedings against the ward or conservatee, the guardian or conservator, or the estate.
(c) File a petition commencing a case under Title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy) on behalf of the ward or conservatee.
(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
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