Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 13-701
Appointment of guardian by surviving parent of minor
Effective Oct 1, 2022Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2022, c. 619, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 620, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.State of Maryland
- (a) Unless prohibited by agreement or court order, the surviving parent of a minor may appoint by will one or more guardians and successor guardians of the person of an unmarried minor.
- (b) The guardian need not be approved by or qualify in any court.
Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2022, c. 619, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 620, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.
Formerly Art. 93A, § 701.