Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 13-907
Authority of standby guardian
Effective May 15, 2018Added by Acts 1994, c. 574, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994. Amended by Acts 2018, c. 749, § 1, eff. May 15, 2018.State of Maryland
- (a) A standby guardian's authority under this subtitle may not, itself, divest a parent of any parental or guardianship rights.
- (b) The authority of a standby guardian with respect to the minor is limited to the express authority granted to the standby guardian by a court under this subtitle.
- (c) The appointment of a standby guardian of a minor under this subtitle may not be construed to require the termination of parental rights with respect to the minor under Title 5 of the Family Law Article.
Added by Acts 1994, c. 574, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994. Amended by Acts 2018, c. 749, § 1, eff. May 15, 2018.