You can also ask the court to appoint the standby guardian before you become mentally incapacitated, physically debilitated, or subject to an adverse immigration action. The guardian can petition the court by completing and filing a Petition by Standby Guardian (Judicial Appointment) (CC-GN-042). During that time the standby guardian must petition the court to be appointed long term guardianship.
If an event occurs that causes you to be mentally incapacitated, physically debilitated, or subject to an adverse immigration action, the standby guardian will automatically become the guardian of the child(ren) for 180 days. Brochures are also available in English and Spanish. You can read more about standby guardianship at the People’s Law Library. Complete the form Parental Designation and Consent to the Beginning of Standby Guardianship (CC-GN-041).The form requires the signatures of two witnesses. You can designate an adult to be standby guardian of your minor child(ren) if you become mentally incapacitated, physically debilitated, or subject to an adverse immigration action. Standby guardianship of children (delegation of parental authority) Read more information about Advance Directives at the Maryland Attorney General’s webpage. You or your agent are responsible for notifying your health care provider that you have an Advance Directive. You can appoint someone to make medical decisions for you by completing the Maryland Advance Directive Form. This is called an “advance directive”, but it is also commonly called “power of attorney for health” or “medical power of attorney.” Unless otherwise stated in the advance directive, the directive goes into effect when you become too sick to make a decision about your care.
You can give another person the authority to make decisions about your health care. Power of attorney for your health (Advance Directive)
You can read more about wills and estate planning at the People’s Law Library. Consider asking a lawyer to write your will. If you want to give someone the authority to manage your affairs after you die, you should make a will. Power of attorney will automatically end when you die. Read more about the laws on powers of attorney at the People’s Law Library. If you wish to do so complete the Maryland Limited Power of Attorney Form. You can limit what the agent has the authority to do. This may include withdrawing money from your bank account and selling your property. The agent can do anything with your property that is stated in the power of attorney. In this form, you are the principle and the person you give authority to is called the agent. Use the Maryland Power of Attorney Form to give another person the authority to manage your property while you are still alive. Consider consulting with a lawyer before you sign any paperwork. These documents are complicated and can have serious consequences. This page provides some standard legal forms to help you prepare for death, incapacity, or unavailability.
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