Delaware § 2522 - Decision by guardian.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 2522 — Decision by guardian., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2522. Decision by guardian.
(a) A guardian may refuse to comply with a provision of or revoke the individual’s advance health-care directive only if the court appointing the guardian issues an order expressly permitting the acts taken by the guardian.
(b) Unless a court orders otherwise, a health-care decision made by an agent appointed by an individual subject to guardianship prevails over a decision of the guardian appointed for the individual.
70 Del. Laws, c. 392, § 3; 79 Del. Laws, c. 371, § 13; 84 Del. Laws, c. 467, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 2522
What does Delaware Code § 2522 cover?
Section 2522 ("Decision by guardian.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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