2019 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.

Universal Citation: AK Stat § 13.56.010 (2019)

(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.

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