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Maryland Code, Estates and Trusts § 18-103

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An adult may utilize supported decision making to:

(1) Increase the adult's self-determination;

(2) Prevent the need for the appointment of a substitute decision maker; or

(3) Limit or terminate the use of a substitute decision maker.

(b) All adults are presumed capable of making a supported decision-making agreement.

(c) The manner in which an adult communicates with others is not grounds for determining that the adult is incapable of making, changing, or revoking a supported decision-making agreement.

(d) Execution of a supported decision-making agreement by an adult may not:

(1) Be used as evidence of incapacity; or

(2) Preclude the ability of the adult to:

(i) Act independently of a supported decision-making agreement; or

(ii) Access the adult's personal information without a supporter.

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