Cal. Probate Code § 4609

California · California Probate Code · Status: effective · Effective 2002-01-01

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“Capacity” means a person’s ability to understand the nature and consequences of a decision and to make and communicate a decision, and includes in the case of proposed health care, the ability to understand its significant benefits, risks, and alternatives.