Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(1) Name at least one supporter.(2) Describe the decision-making assistance that each supporter may provide to the adult and how supporters may work together.(3) If the adult is subject to a limited guardianship or conservatorship as provided by Section 7, be executed by the adult’s guardian or conservator.(4) Be in writing, dated, and signed by the adult in the presence of a notary public.(5) Contain a separate consent signed by each supporter named in the agreement indicating each of the following:
a. The supporter’s relationship to the adult.b. The supporter’s willingness to act as a supporter.c. The supporter’s acknowledgment of his or her duties as a supporter.(b) A supported decision-making agreement may do any of the following:
(1) Appoint more than one supporter.(2) Appoint an alternate supporter to act in the place of a supporter under circumstances specified in the agreement.(3) Authorize a supporter to share information with any other supporter or others named in the agreement.
