“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.

(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 230, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2002.)

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Terms Used In California Probate Code 4609

  • Person: means an individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, or other entity. See California Probate Code 56