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3B:12-25. Appointment of guardian. The Superior Court may determine the incapacity of an alleged incapacitated person and appoint a guardian for the person, guardian for the estate or a guardian for the person and estate.
Begin the guardianship process by filing a petition asking the court to appoint a guardian for the person in need. You can download the petition form – look for form CC-GN-002 -- from the Maryland Court's website at .mdcourts. Step by step instructions on how to fill out the form are also online.
If you were appointed as guardian by a court, simply provide a copy of your order or letter of guardianship that the judge signed. Show the will appointing you as guardian. A will does not provide guardianship, but it is proof of the decedent's wishes.
If you gain guardianship, your child loses the freedoms he or she would have as an adult. The child will lose the right to handle his or her own finances, make healthcare decisions, choose residency, or make any other decision that the court has given the guardian power to decide.
The initial guardianship request is filed with the county surrogate's office. A Superior Court judge then hears and decides on the case. If incapacitation is determined, the court-appointed guardian must qualify with the county surrogate. Potential guardians can file for a standard guardianship.
An individual subject to a general or limited guardianship shall retain: (1) The right to be treated with dignity and respect; (2) The right to privacy; (3) The right to equal treatment under the law; (4) The right to have personal information kept confidential; (5) The right to communicate privately with an attorney ...
A guardianship is not private, it becomes public record – anyone can access it - and you (the guardian) are under the supervision of the court. The guardian has to file annual (yearly) reports on the condition of the person with the court.
Parents should determine the criteria for an ideal guardian and choose potential candidates. Next, they should consider each candidate's relationship with the children, financial/emotional stability, and willingness to take on the role.