California · Probate Code
PROB §4691: If directed by the principal in a power of attorney for health care, an attorney-in-fact shall, upon the death of the principal, inform those individuals whose names are provided by the principal to t
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An attorney-in-fact must inform designated individuals of the principal's death when directed in a health care power of attorney document.
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If directed by the principal in a power of attorney for health care, an attorney-in-fact shall, upon the death of the principal, inform those individuals whose names are provided by the principal to the attorney-in-fact for that purpose.
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