Section 4771 Of Chapter 3. Petitions And Orders From California Probate Code >> Division 4.7. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3.
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. In a proceeding under this part commenced by the filing of a
petition by a person other than the agent or surrogate, the court may
in its discretion award reasonable attorney's fees to one of the
following:
(a) The agent or surrogate, if the court determines that the
proceeding was commenced without any reasonable cause.
(b) The person commencing the proceeding, if the court determines
that the agent or surrogate has clearly violated the duties under the
advance health care directive.