Health and personal care · California
California Medical Power of Attorney / Advance Directive
A California medical power of attorney or advance-directive form, sourced from official government or state-recognized channels, for naming a health-care decision-maker and recording your wishes.
Educational directory only. This page is not legal advice and does not replace the official instructions.
What this resource covers
A California medical power of attorney or advance-directive form, sourced from official government or state-recognized channels, for naming a health-care decision-maker and recording your wishes.
This document or guide is specific to California. Do not substitute a similarly named form from another state, province, or territory.
Before you sign
California sets its own witness, notarization, and execution rules for health-care documents. Confirm the current requirements before signing.
If capacity is disputed, the appointment is complex, or property crosses jurisdictions, get advice from a qualified lawyer or notary where appropriate.
After it is properly completed
Give copies to your agent and health-care providers, and record where the signed original is kept.
You can then record its location and the responsible contacts in BeforeHand. Uploading a file does not make it legally valid or replace delivery, registration, witnessing, or notarization required elsewhere.
Open the official resource
This external page is maintained by California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General. Check its revision date and instructions before relying on a saved copy.
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