Maryland Advice of Rights — Guardian of the Person is a document issued by the court that outlines a person’s rights when they are appointed as a guardian of the person. It is issued when the court determines that a minor child or an incapacitated adult needs assistance making decisions regarding their health care, living arrangements, and other important matters. The Maryland Advice of Rights — Guardian of the Person outlines the scope of the guardian’s authority, their responsibilities, and the types of decisions they may or may not make on the behalf of the incapacitated person. There are two types of Maryland Advice of Rights — Guardian of the Person: Limited and Plenary. Limited Guardianship of the Person grants the guardian limited authority over the incapacitated person’s finances and healthcare decisions. Plenary Guardianship of the Person grants the guardian full authority over the incapacitated person’s finances and healthcare decisions.