Substitute Decision Maker

Question 1

A substitute decision maker must be:

Answer 1

• Willing to be your SDM and make decisions on your behalf if needed
• Available when decisions need to be made
• Capable of providing consent
• 16 years or older
• Not prohibited by court order or separation agreements

Question 2

First choice of SDM:

Answer 2

Legally appointed SDM in order of most authority to least authority:

1. Court appointed Guardian
2. Attorney for personal care
3. Representative appointed by consent and capacity board

Question 3

Second choice of SDM:

Answer 3

Automatic family member sdms in order of most authority to least authority:

1. Spouse or partner
2. Parents or child
3. Parent with right of access only
4. Siblings
5. Any other relative

Question 4

Third choice of SDM:

Answer 4

SDM of last resort:

• public Guardian and trustee