A Maryland Motion for Appropriate Relief- Guardianship Proceeding is a legal action that is taken in the state of Maryland when a person needs a guardian to manage their affairs. This motion is typically filed by a family member or other person close to the individual in need of a guardian. The motion must be supported by evidence that shows the individual is unable to manage their own affairs, and that a guardian is needed to protect the individual’s best interests. There are two types of Maryland Motion for Appropriate Relief- Guardianship Proceedings: 1. Emergency Guardianship — This type of guardianship is requested when a person is in immediate danger of harm or exploitation. It can be granted by a court without a hearing if the facts of the case demonstrate that the individual is in need of emergency protection. 2. Regular Guardianship — This type of guardianship is requested when a person is not in immediate danger of harm or exploitation, but still requires the assistance of a guardian to manage their affairs. This guardianship is granted after a hearing in which the court evaluates the facts of the case and determines that a guardian is needed to protect the individual’s best interests.