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16 Del. C. § 9401A. Short title.
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§ 9401A. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Supported Decision-Making Act.”80 Del. Laws, c. 427, § 1;
16 Del. C. § 9402A. Purpose; interpretation.
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§ 9402A. Purpose; interpretation. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to do all of the following: (1) Provide assistance in gathering and assessing information, making informed decisions, and communicating decisions to adults who do not need a guardian or other substitute decision…
16 Del. C. § 9403A. Definitions.
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§ 9403A. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter: (1) “Adult” means an individual who is 18 years of age or older. (2) “Affairs” means personal, health care, and financial matters arising in the course of activities of daily living and includes all of the following: a. Thos…
16 Del. C. § 9404A. Presumption of capability.
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§ 9404A. Presumption of capability. (a) All adults are presumed to be capable of managing their affairs and to have capacity unless otherwise determined by the Court of Chancery. (b) The manner in which an adult communicates with others is not grounds for deciding that the adult …