2021 Maryland Statutes
Estates and Trusts
Title 13 - Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults
Subtitle 9 - Standby Guardian
Section 13-907 - Parental Rights; Limitation on Authority of Standby Guardian

    (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.

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