# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 13.5. Maryland Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act

### Subtitle 5. Miscellaneous Provisions

#### Section 13.5-501

In applying and construing this title, which is a uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to the subject matter of the law among the states that enact the law.

#### Section 13.5-502

This title modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Sec. 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001, or authorize electronic delivery of the notices described in Sec. 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7003(b).

#### Section 13.5-503

This title applies to guardianship and protective proceedings beginning on or after October 1, 2010.

#### Section 13.5-504

This title may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.

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Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)