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10-112 (Petition for Guardianship of Alleged Disabled Person). Factors to consider when determining whether to appoint a guardian who has been convicted of a disqualifying offense under Md. Code, Estates and Trusts Article § 11-114.

Appointing a Temporary Guardian in Maryland The court conducts a hearing where evidence is presented to establish whether guardianship is necessary and whether the proposed guardian is capable of serving in this role. The court may ultimately appoint a legal guardianship for the person, property, or both.

The person who wants to be the new guardian would file a Petition for Appointment of Successor/Co-Guardian. The guardian can voluntarily resign if they no longer want to be the guardian. The court will have to choose a replacement guardian, and may appoint the public guardian if no one else is willing to be appointed.

(Md. Rule 10-111) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Use this form of petition when a guardianship of a minor is sought, even if the minor also is disabled. 2. If the subject of the petition is not a minor, use the form petition set forth in Rule 10-112.

If you choose someone who turns out to be unfit to raise a child, a judge will probably appoint an alternate guardian you named?if the alternate is willing and able to raise your child. The most common way to name a guardian for children is to use a will.

The role of ?godparent? is religious while the role of ?guardian? is legal. Thus, a godparent is not automatically a guardian if the parents die. But a parent can take steps to designate a godparent as guardian. The role of ?godparent? is a religious role, not one established by our legal system.