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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A guardian may refuse to comply with a provision of or revoke the individual's advance health-care directive only if the court appointing the guardian issues an order expressly permitting the acts taken by the guardian.
(b) Unless a court orders otherwise, a health-care decision made by an agent appointed by an individual subject to guardianship prevails over a decision of the guardian appointed for the individual.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 2522. Decision by guardian - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-16-health-and-safety/de-code-sect-16-2522/
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