Alaska § 13.52.040 - Decisions by guardian.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.52.040 — Decisions by guardian., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.52.040. Decisions by guardian.
(a) Subject to AS 13.52.183 , 13.52.193, and 13.52.203, a guardian shall comply with the ward's individual instructions and may not revoke a ward's advance health care directive executed before the ward's incapacity unless a court expressly authorizes the revocation.
(b) Unless there is a court order to the contrary, a health care decision of an agent takes precedence over that of a guardian.
(c) Except as provided in (a) of this section, a health care decision made by a guardian for the ward is effective without judicial approval.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 13.52.040
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Section 13.52.040 ("Decisions by guardian.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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