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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
An adult with a disability may voluntarily, without undue influence or coercion, enter into a supported decision-making agreement with a supporter under which the adult with a disability authorizes the supporter to do any or all of the following:
(1) Provide supported decision making, including assistance in understanding the options, responsibilities, and consequences of the adult's life decisions, without making those decisions on behalf of the adult with a disability;
(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, from any person;
(3) Assist the adult with a disability in understanding the information described in subsection (2) of this section; and
(4) Assist the adult in communicating the adult's decisions to appropriate persons.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 11. Probate and Trust Law § 11.130.715. Scope - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-11-probate-and-trust-law/wa-rev-code-11-130-715/
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