Probate Code section 4629

“Power of attorney for health care” means a written instrument designating an agent to make health care decisions for the principal.

Source: Section 4629, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4629. (updated Jan. 1, 2000; accessed Sep. 22, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_4629

Original Source: Section 4629, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4629. (last accessed May 12, 2025).