# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 13. Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults

### Subtitle 2

#### Section 13-201

(a) On petition, and after any notice or hearing prescribed by law or the Maryland Rules, the court may appoint a guardian of the property of a minor or a disabled person.

(b) A guardian shall be appointed if the court determines that:

  (1) A minor owns or is entitled to property that requires management or protection; or

  (2) Funds are needed for the minor's support, care, welfare, and education and protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide funds.

(c) A guardian shall be appointed if the court determines that:

  (1) The person is unable to manage effectively the person's property and affairs because of physical or mental disability, disease, habitual drunkenness, addiction to drugs, imprisonment, compulsory hospitalization, detention by a foreign power, or disappearance; and

  (2) The person has or may be entitled to property or benefits which require proper management.

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