Section 464-D:11 – Recognition of Supporters.
464-D:11 Recognition of Supporters. – A decision or request made or communicated with the assistance of a supporter in conformity with this chapter shall be recognized for the purposes of any provision of law as the decision or request of the principal and may be enforced in law or equity on the same basis […]
Section 464-D:12 – Persons Ineligible to be Supporters.
464-D:12 Persons Ineligible to be Supporters. – Any of the following are prohibited from acting as supporters. I. A person who is an employer or employee of the principal, unless the person is an immediate family member of the principal. II. A person providing paid support services, unless the person is an immediate family […]
Section 464-D:13 – Monitors for Financial Matters.
464-D:13 Monitors for Financial Matters. – I. If a supporter is authorized in a supported decision-making agreement to assist a principal with his or her financial affairs, a principal may designate a monitor. II. A monitor designated under this section shall ensure that the supporter is complying with RSA 464-D:9 and 464-D:10. Source. 2021, […]
Section 464-D:1 – Purpose.
464-D:1 Purpose. – It is the purpose of this chapter to establish and recognize a less restrictive alternative to guardianship for adults with disabilities. It fulfills this purpose by authorizing a legal option for adults with disabilities who seek assistance in making life decisions but choose to retain all of their legal rights. The […]
Section 464-D:2 – Construction and Administration.
464-D:2 Construction and Administration. – This chapter is to be administered and interpreted in accordance with the following principles: I. All adults should be able to choose to live in the manner they wish and to accept or refuse support, assistance, or protection; II. All adults should be able to be informed about and […]
Section 464-D:3 – Presumption of Capacity.
464-D:3 Presumption of Capacity. – I. All adults are presumed to be capable of managing their affairs and to have legal capacity. II. The manner in which an adult communicates with others is not grounds for a determination that the adult is incapable of managing the adult’s affairs. III. Execution of a supported decision-making […]