New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-7D-4. Supported decision-making agreement requirements

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. A supported decision-making agreement shall be in a form promulgated by the supreme court that shall:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be dated;

(3) be signed voluntarily, without coercion or undue influence, by the decision-maker and the supporter;

(4) designate a supporter;

(5) list the types of decisions with which the supporter is authorized to assist the decision-maker;

(6) list the types of decisions, if any, with which the supporter is not authorized to assist the decision-maker; and

(7) contain a consent signed by the supporter indicating the supporter's:

(a) relationship to the decision-maker;

(b) willingness to act as a supporter; and

B. Each party to a supported decision-making agreement shall sign the agreement in the presence of at least two adult witnesses whose signatures shall be acknowledged by a notary public.

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