California Living Will PDF
California at a glance: Witnesses Required: 2 witnesses OR notarization · Nursing Home Rule: Requires Ombudsman signature · Governing Law: Cal. Prob. Code § 4701
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Living Wills in California
California living wills are typically structured as a comprehensive Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD), combining medical treatment wishes and agent designations (Cal. Prob. Code § 4701).
To be valid, it must be signed by the declarant and either notarized OR signed by at least two qualified witnesses. If the declarant is in a skilled nursing facility, a state-appointed ombudsman or patient advocate must sign as one of the witnesses.
California Living Will — Quick Reference
| Requirement | California Rule |
|---|---|
| Witnesses Required | 2 witnesses OR notarization |
| Nursing Home Rule | Requires Ombudsman signature |
| Governing Law | Cal. Prob. Code § 4701 |
| Minimum Age | 18 years old |
California Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the declarant and either notarized or signed by two witnesses.
- Witnesses cannot be the designated healthcare agent, healthcare providers, or operators of community care facilities.
- If in a skilled nursing facility, an ombudsman must witness and sign a special declaration.
California Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's California legal resources or your state legislature's official website.