Probate Code section 4607

(a)

“Agent” means an individual designated in a power of attorney for health care to make a health care decision for the principal, regardless of whether the person is known as an agent or attorney-in-fact, or by some other term.

(b)

“Agent” includes a successor or alternate agent.

Source: Section 4607, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4607. (accessed May 9, 2025).

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Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

§ 4607’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_4607

Original Source: Section 4607, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4607. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).