Sec. 13.27.400. Uniformity of application and construction.
In applying and construing this chapter, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
Sec. 13.27.410. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes 15 U.S.C. 7001, et seq. (Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act), but does not modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. 7003(b).
Sec. 13.27.420. Relation to AS 13.26.
Nothing in this chapter limits the rights of an incapacitated person available in a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding in this state under AS 13.26.
Sec. 13.27.490. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “adult” means an individual who has reached 18 years of age; (2) “conservator” means a person appointed by the court to administer the property of an adult, including a person appointed under AS 13.26.401; (3) “guardian” means a person appointed by the court to make decisions regarding the person of an […]
Sec. 13.27.495. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
Sec. 13.28.010. Validity of substitute decision-making document.
(a) A substitute decision-making document for property executed outside this state is valid in this state if, when the document was executed, the execution complied with the law of the jurisdiction indicated in the document or, if jurisdiction is not indicated, the law of the jurisdiction in which the document was executed. (b) Except as […]
Sec. 13.28.020. Meaning and effect of substitute decision-making document.
The meaning and effect of a substitute decision-making document and the authority of the decision maker are determined by the law of the jurisdiction indicated in the substitute decision-making document or, if jurisdiction is not indicated, the law of the jurisdiction in which the substitute decision-making document was executed.
Sec. 13.28.030. Reliance on substitute decision-making document.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in AS 13.26.615, a person that in good faith accepts a substitute decision-making document without actual knowledge that the document is void, invalid, or terminated, or that the purported decision maker’s authority is void, invalid, or terminated, may, without inquiry, assume that the document is genuine, valid, and still in […]
Sec. 13.28.040. Obligation to accept substitute decision-making document.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in (b) of this section or by a law of this state other than this chapter, a person shall, within a reasonable time, accept a substitute decision-making document that purportedly meets the validity requirements of AS 13.28.010 and may not require an additional or different form of document for authority […]
Sec. 13.28.050. Remedies under other law.
The remedies under this chapter are not exclusive and do not abrogate any right or remedy under a law of this state other than this chapter.