Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-907
This is the official text of Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-907, part of Maryland’s Code, Estates and Trusts — governs wills, trusts, and probate.
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§13–907.
Official statutory text
(a) A standby guardian’s authority under this subtitle may not, itself, divest a parent of any parental or guardianship rights.
(b) The authority of a standby guardian with respect to the minor is limited to the express authority granted to the standby guardian by a court under this subtitle.
(c) The appointment of a standby guardian of a minor under this subtitle may not be construed to require the termination of parental rights with respect to the minor under Title 5 of the Family Law Article.
(b) The authority of a standby guardian with respect to the minor is limited to the express authority granted to the standby guardian by a court under this subtitle.
(c) The appointment of a standby guardian of a minor under this subtitle may not be construed to require the termination of parental rights with respect to the minor under Title 5 of the Family Law Article.
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