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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
An adult may voluntarily, without undue influence or coercion, enter into a supported decisionmaking agreement with a supporter under which the adult authorizes the supporter to do any of the following:
(1) Provide supported decisionmaking, including assistance in understanding the options, responsibilities, and consequences of the adult's life decisions, without making those decisions on behalf of the adult.
(2) Assist the adult in accessing, collecting, and obtaining information that is relevant to a given life decision, including medical, psychological, financial, educational, or treatment records.
(3) Assist the adult in understanding the information described by Paragraph (2) of this Section.
(4) Assist the adult in communicating the adult's decisions to the appropriate parties.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 13, § 4261.201. Scope of supported decisionmaking agreement - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-13-sect-4261-201/
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