# Estates and Trusts (GET)

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

### Subtitle 7

#### Section 13-706

(a) An adjudication of a disability for purposes of appointing a guardian of a person may not be the basis for commitment of the disabled person to a mental institution.

(b) Appointment of a guardian of the person:

  (1) Is not evidence of incompetency of the disabled person; and

  (2) Does not modify any civil right of the disabled person unless the court orders, including any civil service ranking, appointment, the right to apply for voluntary admission to a facility under Sec. 10-611 of the Health - General Article, and rights relating to licensure, permit, privilege, or benefit under any law.

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