29-3-14-5. Supporter Responsibilities; Prohibited Acts
Sec. 5. (a) A supporter must: (1) support the will and preference of the adult, and not the supporter’s opinion of the adult’s best interests; (2) act honestly, diligently, and in good faith; (3) act within the scope set forth in the adult’s supported decision making agreement; (4) avoid conflicts of interest; and (5) notify […]
29-3-14-6. Communication of a Request or Decision
Sec. 6. A request or decision made or communicated with the assistance of a supporter in conformity with this chapter shall be recognized as the request or decision of the adult for the purposes of any provision of law. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.
29-3-14-7. Supported Decision Making Agreements; Requirements
Sec. 7. (a) A supported decision making agreement must: (1) name at least one (1) supporter; (2) describe the decision making assistance that each supporter may provide to the adult and how supporters may work together; and (3) if appropriate, be executed by the adult’s guardian. (b) A supported decision making agreement may: (1) appoint […]
29-3-14-8. Revocation of Supported Decision Making Agreements
Sec. 8. An adult may revoke a supported decision making agreement at any time. A revocation under this section must be in writing, and a copy of the revocation must be provided to each supporter. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.
29-3-14-9. Termination of Supported Decision Making Agreements
Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in the supported decision making agreement, a supported decision making agreement terminates in the following situations: (1) The adult subject of the supported decision making agreement dies. (2) The adult subject of the supported decision making agreement revokes the agreement under section 8 of this chapter. (3) The named […]
29-3-14-10. Presumption of Validity
Sec. 10. A supported decision making agreement that complies with section 7 of this chapter is presumed valid. A party may rely on the presumption of validity unless the party has actual knowledge that the supported decision making agreement was not validly executed. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.
29-3-12-5. Termination of Authority and Responsibility of Guardian; Effect on Liability of Guardian; Court Approval
Sec. 5. (a) The authority and responsibility of a guardian terminate: (1) at the time that the court designates; (2) upon the death, resignation, or removal of the guardian; or (3) upon the termination of the guardianship, subject to section 1(d) and 1(e) of this chapter. (b) The termination for any reason of the authority […]
29-3-12-6. Guardianship Extends Beyond Age 18 if Minor Is Incapacitated or Receives Certain Dcs Assistance
Sec. 6. (a) If a protected person: (1) is a minor; and (2) has been adjudicated an incapacitated person; the court may not terminate the guardianship of the protected person when the protected person attains eighteen (18) years of age. (b) If a protected person is: (1) a minor; and (2) a recipient or beneficiary […]
29-3-9-10. Attorney of Record for Guardian
Sec. 10. The attorney of record for a guardian continues as such until the termination of the guardianship or the attorney’s withdrawal, whichever occurs first, as approved by the court. As added by P.L.169-1988, SEC.1.
29-3-12-7. Petition to Extend Guardianship Past Age 18
Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to the guardianship of a minor who has not been adjudicated an incapacitated person. (b) A protected person who is at least seventeen (17) years of age and the guardian of the protected person may jointly petition the court to extend the duration of the guardianship beyond the date […]