California Statutes
§ 4771. — 4771. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 39.)
California § 4771.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code PROBProbate Code - PROB
Div. 4.7.DIVISION 4.7. HEALTH CARE DECISIONS
Part 3.PART 3. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Petitions and Orders
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Cal. Probate Code - PROB Code § 4771. (2026).
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In a proceeding under this part commenced by the filing of a petition by a person other than the agent or surrogate, the court may in its discretion award reasonable attorney’s fees to one of the following:
(a)The agent or surrogate, if the court determines that the proceeding was commenced without any reasonable cause.
(b)The person commencing the proceeding, if the court determines that the agent or surrogate has clearly violated the duties under the advance health care directive.
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Legislative History
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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