California’s Advance Directive form can be found here. It contains information on an individual’s living will, consent, and instructions regarding their health care, treatment, service, and end-of-life decisions. This form also authorizes the healthcare proxy. It must be signed by the individual, witness, and proxy.
The following people are qualified to request a death certificate in California state:
The required death certificate application information includes:
The cost of the certificate and one certified copy is $14. Cash isn’t accepted, and all fees are non-refundable.
The request can be submitted by post:
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records - MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
California’s AB-691 Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act authorizes an individual’s legal representative who can access and control their digital assets and communications. This bill was signed by the Governor on September 24, 2016.
California provides terminally ill state residents with a choice on when they wish to end their life. The End of Life Option Act was enacted on June 9, 2016. Updates on this matter can be found here.
California’s organ donation registry can be found here.
California’s POLST form can be accessed here. This form must be completed only after a conversation with a patient or their representative. It’s necessary for patients who are at risk of a life-threatening clinical event due to a life-limiting medical condition.
Information on California’s legislation on a decedent’s will regarding their estate and other assets can be found in the California Probate Code.
Currently, California has no estate or inheritance tax.
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