Alaska § 13.56.150 - Capability and capacity.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.56.150 — Capability and capacity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.56.150. Capability and capacity.
(a) In the application of this chapter, a decision that a principal is incapable of managing the principal's affairs may not be based on the manner in which the principal communicates with others.
(b) An adult who enters into a supported decision-making agreement may act without the decision-making assistance of the supporter.
(c) A person may not use the execution of a supported decision-making agreement as evidence that the principal does not have capacity.
(d) In this chapter, a principal is considered to have capacity even if the capacity is achieved by the principal receiving decision-making assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 13.56.150
What does Alaska Statutes § 13.56.150 cover?
Section 13.56.150 ("Capability and capacity.") 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.
How do I cite Alaska § 13.56.150?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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