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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 70. Term of agreement; revocation.
(a) A supported decision-making agreement extends until terminated by either party or by the terms of the agreement.
(b) A supported decision-making agreement is terminated if:
(1) the Office of Inspector General or Adult Protective Services substantiated an allegation of abuse or neglect by the supporter; or
(2) there is a restraining order against the supporter by the principal.
(c) A principal may revoke his or her supported decision-making agreement and invalidate the supported decision-making agreement at any time by:
(1) canceling or destroying the supported decision-making agreement or directing another in the presence of the principal to destroy the decision-making agreement;
(2) executing a statement, in writing, that is signed and dated by the principal, expressing his or her intent to revoke the supported decision-making agreement; or
(3) verbally expressing the intent of the principal to revoke the supported decision-making agreement in the presence of 2 witnesses.
(d) Unless the supported decision-making agreement provides a different method for the resignation of the support, a supporter may resign by giving notice to the principal.
(e) The last signed agreement holds.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 755. Estates § 9/70. Term of agreement; revocation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-755-estates/il-st-sect-755-9-70/
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