Cal. Probate Code § 4700 : California Probate Code — Health Care Decisions — Advance Health Care Directive Forms — Generally Date: 31 Aug 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session The form provided in Section 4701 may, but need not, be used to create an advance health care directive. The other sections of this division govern the effect of the form or any other writing used to create an advance health care directive. An individual may complete or modify all or any part of the form in Section 4701. Ca. Prob. Code § 4700 EFFECTIVE 7/1/2000. Added October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 891) (Chapter 658).