Probate Code section 4685

Unless the power of attorney for health care provides otherwise, the agent designated in the power of attorney who is known to the health care provider to be reasonably available and willing to make health care decisions has priority over any other person in making health care decisions for the principal.

Source: Section 4685, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4685. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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§ 4685’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/probate_code_section_4685

Original Source: Section 4685, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=4685. (last accessed May 12, 2025).