# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 18. Supported Decision Making

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 18-103

(a) An adult may utilize supported decision making to:

  (1) Increase the adult's self-determination;

  (2) Prevent the need for the appointment of a substitute decision maker; or

  (3) Limit or terminate the use of a substitute decision maker.

(b) All adults are presumed capable of making a supported decision-making agreement.

(c) The manner in which an adult communicates with others is not grounds for determining that the adult is incapable of making, changing, or revoking a supported decision-making agreement.

(d) Execution of a supported decision-making agreement by an adult may not:

  (1) Be used as evidence of incapacity; or

  (2) Preclude the ability of the adult to:

    (i) Act independently of a supported decision-making agreement; or

    (ii) Access the adult's personal information without a supporter.

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