§ 17–103
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 17-103 (2026)
Title 17. Maryland General and Limited Power of Attorney Act
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 17–103LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following persons may petition a court to construe a power of attorney or review the agent’s conduct, and grant appropriate relief:
(1)
The principal or the agent;
(2)
A guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary acting for the principal;
(3)
A person authorized to make health care decisions for the principal;
(4)
The principal’s spouse, parent, or descendant;
(5)
An individual who would qualify as a presumptive heir of the principal;
(6)
A person named as a beneficiary to receive any property, benefit, or contractual right on the principal’s death or as a beneficiary of a trust created by or for the principal that has a financial interest in the principal’s estate;
(7)
A governmental agency having regulatory authority to protect the welfare of the principal;
(8)
The principal’s caregiver or another person that demonstrates sufficient interest in the principal’s welfare; and
(9)
A person asked to accept the power of attorney.
(b)
On motion by the principal, the court shall dismiss a petition filed under this section, unless the court finds that the principal lacks capacity to revoke the agent’s authority or the power of attorney.