Legal Question in Family Law in California
In CA does a Power of Attorney work as a legal document for step parents to make medical decsions for their step childrem.
Asked on 3/20/12, 9:52 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
No, not exactly. If the children are minors, you would need either an emergency caregiver affidavit or consent from the parents. If the children are now adults, a health care directive would be necessary.
Answered on 3/20/12, 10:05 am