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What is medical malpractice

WEBMedical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a doctor (or other medical professional) who fails to competently perform his or her medical duties. Other causes of …

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Power of Attorney

WEBA Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that you (as the “principal”) create. It gives another person (your agent, or “attorney-in-fact”) the legal authority to act on your …

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Determining Competency to Sign a Durable Power of Attorney

WEBLearn About It. To create and sign a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA), you must be “competent,” also referred to as “of sound mind.”. That means you must have the mental …

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Medicinal Marijuana Laws

WEBMedical use of marijuana/cannabis has been legal since Proposition 215, the “Compassionate Use Act,” passed in 1996 ( Cal. Health & Safety (H&S) § 11362.5 ). …

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Exemption from the Enforcement of Judgments

WEBThe loan amount on an unmatured policy is exempt up to $13,975, but if the judgment debtor is married, each spouse may claim an exemption (totaling $27,950). Proceeds …

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California Primary Law

WEBPrint access to older legislation may be obtained by contacting the Witkin State Law Library, Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building, 914 Capitol Mall, Third Floor, Sacramento, …

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Understanding the Confidential Name Change Process in …

WEB1. Become a Participant in the Safe At Home Program. Before requesting a confidential name change, you must first register with the California Safe at Home program by …

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Conservatorship of an Adult – Person and Estate

WEBA conservatorship is a legal arrangement on which a responsible adult or organization oversees the personal care or financial matters of another adult considered to be …

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Powers of Attorney

WEBA power of attorney is typically a legal document that gives one person the power to act for another person, with authority to make legal decisions about property, finances, or …

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Delayed Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates

WEB2. Gather evidence to prove the event. Gather evidence that proves the date and place of the birth, marriage, or death. Ask marriage witnesses, physicians, or others with …

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Caring for Another’s Child: Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit

WEBCaring for Another’s Child: Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit. Frequently parents find that they need someone else, often a grandparent or other family member, to care for and …

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Form: Advanced Health Care Directive

WEBPart 4 of this form lets you designate a physician to have primary responsibility for your health care. After completing this form, sign and date the form at the end. The form …

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Motion to Continue Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference

WEBRule 3.1332(c) of the California Rules of Court (CRC) allows the court to grant a continuance before or during trial on an affirmative showing of good cause. Each …

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Claims Against the Government

WEBCalifornia Tort Claims Act. Before you may sue a public entity, you must first file a claim meeting the requirements of the California Tort Claims Act (Government Code §§ 810 …

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Reading Citations

WEBReading Citations Finding Cases and Statutes by Citation. Any reference to any primary law source – case or statute – has a citation. The basic format of a citation is standardized, …

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