Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 18-103
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 18-103
in effect(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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