California · Probate Code

PROB §4682: Unless otherwise provided in a power of attorney for health care, the authority of an agent becomes effective only on a determination that the principal lacks capacity, and ceases to be effective on a

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An agent's authority under a health care power of attorney only becomes effective when the principal is determined to lack capacity, and ends when capacity is restored.

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Unless otherwise provided in a power of attorney for health care, the authority of an agent becomes effective only on a determination that the principal lacks capacity, and ceases to be effective on a determination that the principal has recovered capacity.

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