Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 14-203
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 14-203
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- 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.
- 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 director may contract with any public or private organization to provide protective services.
(b) The director may not contract with any other person to act as guardian of the person of a disabled individual.