The Maryland Petition for Removal of Guardian and Appointment of a Substituted or Successor Guardian is a legal document used to request the removal of a guardian and the appointment of a new guardian for a minor or an incapacitated individual. This petition is processed in the Circuit Court of the county where the minor or incapacitated person resides. The petitioner must provide a valid reason for the removal of the guardian, such as a guardian's death, moving out of state, or a guardian's inability to provide adequate care due to illness or incapacity. The petition must also include information about the proposed substitute or successor guardian, including their name, address, and background information. There are two types of Maryland Petition for Removal of Guardian and Appointment of Substituted or Successor Guardian: 1. Petition for Removal of Guardian and Appointment of Substituted Guardian: This petition is used to request the removal of the current guardian and the appointment of a new guardian. 2. Petition for Removal of Guardian and Appointment of Successor Guardian: This petition is used to request the removal of the current guardian and the appointment of a successor guardian who has been appointed by the current guardian to take over as guardian in the event of the guardian's death or incapacity.