(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 […]
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.
(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 […]
(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 […]
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.
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 the states that enact it.
This chapter modifies, limits, or supersedes 15 U.S.C. 7001 – 7031 (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).
In this chapter, (1) “decision maker” means a person authorized to act for an individual under a substitute decision-making document or to whom a decision maker’s authority is delegated, whether denominated a decision maker, agent, attorney-in-fact, proxy, representative, original decision maker, co-decision maker, successor decision maker, or otherwise; (2) “good faith” means honesty in fact; […]
This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Recognition of Substitute Decision-Making Documents Act.
