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2011 California Code
Probate Code
DIVISION 4.7. HEALTH CARE DECISIONS [4600 - 4806]
ARTICLE 2. Powers of Attorney for Health Care
Section 4686


CA Prob Code § 4686 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

Unless the power of attorney for health care provides a time of termination, the authority of the agent is exercisable notwithstanding any lapse of time since execution of the power of attorney.

(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.)

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