Maryland Petition for Guardianship of Minor Instructions are a set of legal instructions necessary for filing a guardianship petition in the state of Maryland. The instructions outline the process for guardianship and the necessary steps to make sure the petition is in compliance with Maryland law. The instructions are divided into different types, depending on the situation and the nature of the guardianship. The first type of Maryland Petition for Guardianship of Minor Instructions is for a guardianship of a minor when the parent(s) are still alive. This type of petition involves filing a petition in the Orphan's Court of the county where the child resides, providing the necessary documents, and attending a hearing. The court will then determine if the guardianship is in the best interests of the child. The second type of Maryland Petition for Guardianship of Minor Instructions is for a guardianship of a minor when the parent(s) are deceased. This type of petition involves filing a petition in the Orphan's Court of the county where the child resides, providing the necessary documents, and attending a hearing. The court will then determine if the guardianship is in the best interests of the child. The third type of Maryland Petition for Guardianship of Minor Instructions is for a guardianship of a minor when the parent(s) are deemed incapable of providing care. This type of petition involves filing a petition in the Orphan's Court of the county where the child resides, providing the necessary documents, and attending a hearing. The court will then determine if the guardianship is in the best interests of the child. In all cases, the petitioner must provide evidence of the necessity of guardianship and the appropriate qualifications of the proposed guardian. The petitioner must also provide documents such as birth certificates, evidence of parental rights, a guardianship plan, and any other relevant documents in order to complete the petition.