Authority for release of information can be granted by a(n)_____.
A) executor of an estate
B) mentally disabled 18-year-old
C) minor child
D) plaintiff's attorney

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Only the executor of an estate has the legal authority to release information on behalf of a deceased person. A mentally disabled 18-year-old and a minor child may not have the capacity to provide informed consent for the release of their personal information. A plaintiff's attorney does not have the authority to release information on behalf of their client unless they have been given explicit permission by the client.

Authority for Release of Information Can Be Granted by A(n)_____