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Terms Used In Maryland Code, ESTATES AND TRUSTS 13-703

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(a) The guardian of the person of a minor may not be required to post any bond or to file any accounts.

(b) Unless otherwise provided by the will appointing a guardian of the person, the guardian of the person may not be entitled to any compensation for serving as guardian of the person.