# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 18. Supported Decision Making

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 18-102

(a) The purpose of this title is to assist adults by:

  (1) Obtaining support for the adult in making, communicating, or effectuating decisions that correspond to the will, preferences, and choices of the adult; and

  (2) Preventing the need for the appointment of a substitute decision maker for the adult, including a guardian of the person or property.

(b) This title shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies.

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Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)