(a) Except as provided in (b) and (c) of this section, an adult may enter into a supported decision-making agreement. A supported decision-making agreement allows an adult to receive decision-making assistance with the adult's affairs from one or more other adults.
(b) The adult wanting to receive decision-making assistance may not enter into a supported decision-making agreement unless the adult
(1) enters into the agreement voluntarily and without coercion or undue influence; and
(2) understands the nature and effect of the agreement.
(c) An adult may not enter into a supported decision-making agreement under this section if the agreement encroaches on the authority of a guardian or conservator of the adult, unless the guardian or conservator approves in writing the adult entering into the supported decision-making agreement.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 13. Decedents' Estates, Guardianships, Transfers, Trusts, and Health Care Decisions
Chapter 56. Supported Decision-Making Agreements
Sec. 13.56.010. Agreements authorized.
Sec. 13.56.020. Eligibility of supporters.
Sec. 13.56.030. Contents of agreement.
Sec. 13.56.040. Requirements for validity.
Sec. 13.56.050. Declarations by supporters.
Sec. 13.56.070. Term of agreement.
Sec. 13.56.080. Termination of agreement.
Sec. 13.56.090. Duties of supporter.
Sec. 13.56.100. Decision-making assistance of supporter.
Sec. 13.56.110. Prohibited activities.
Sec. 13.56.120. Confidentiality, handling, and disposal of information.
Sec. 13.56.130. Recognition of decisions and requests.
Sec. 13.56.140. Limitation of liability.
Sec. 13.56.150. Capability and capacity.
Sec. 13.56.160. Principal's affairs.
Sec. 13.56.170. Support services.
Sec. 13.56.180. Form for supported decision-making agreement.