Alaska § 13.56.040 - Requirements for validity.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.56.040 — Requirements for validity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.56.040. Requirements for validity.
A supported decision-making agreement is valid if (1) the agreement is dated and in writing;
(2) the agreement satisfies the requirements of AS 13.56.010 — 13.56.050;
(3) the agreement has been signed by the principal and each named supporter, including any alternate supporter, and the (A) signing takes place in the presence of two witnesses who also sign the agreement; or
(B) signatures of the principal and each named supporter, including any alternate supporter, are notarized; and
(4) when the principal has a guardian or conservator, the principal has notified the guardian or conservator of the agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 13.56.040
What does Alaska Statutes § 13.56.040 cover?
Section 13.56.040 ("Requirements for validity.") 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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