California · Probate Code

PROB §4763: The proper county for commencement of a proceeding under this division shall be determined in the following order of priority: (a) The county in which the patient resides.

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The proper county for commencement of a proceeding under this division shall be determined in the following order of priority: (a) The county in which the patient resides. (b) The county in which the agent or surrogate resides. (c) Any other county that is in the patient’s best interest.

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