# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 17. Maryland General and Limited Power of Attorney Act

### Subtitle 1. General Provisions

#### Section 17-103

(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.

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