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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 7. (a) A supported decision making agreement must:
(1) name at least one (1) supporter;
(2) describe the decision making assistance that each supporter may provide to the adult and how supporters may work together; and
(3) if appropriate, be executed by the adult's guardian.
(b) A supported decision making agreement may:
(1) appoint more than one (1) supporter;
(2) appoint an alternate to act in the place of a supporter under circumstances specified in the agreement; or
(3) authorize a supporter to share information with any other supporter or others named in the agreement.
(c) A supported decision making agreement must be:
(1) in writing;
(2) dated; and
(3) signed by the adult in the presence of a notary.
(d) A supported decision making agreement must contain a separate consent signed by each supporter named in the agreement indicating the supporter's:
(1) relationship to the adult;
(2) willingness to act as a supporter; and
(3) acknowledgment of the duties of a supporter.
(e) An adult who meets the requirements to enter into a supported decision making agreement under section 4 of this chapter may sign a supported decision making agreement in any manner, including electronic signature, permitted under IC 30-5-4-1(b) or IC 30-5-11-4(a).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 29. Probate § 29-3-14-7 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-29-probate/in-code-sect-29-3-14-7/
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