(a) There shall be no jury trial in protective proceedings. Procedures for notice to interested persons, the forms of petitions, and the conduct of and requirements at hearings are as provided in the Maryland Rules.
(b) Unless the alleged disabled person has chosen counsel, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the alleged disabled person in the proceeding.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults
Subtitle 2 - Protection of Property
Section 13-201 - Appointment of Guardian
Section 13-203 - Preservation and Application of Property
Section 13-204 - Authorization of Specific Transaction Without Appointment of Guardian
Section 13-205 - Effect of Adjudication
Section 13-206 - Guardian Generally
Section 13-207 - Persons Entitled to Appointment as Guardian
Section 13-208 - Bond of Guardian
Section 13-209 - Inventory and Accounting
Section 13-209.1 - Form and Limits of Guardianship Accounts
Section 13-210 - Petition for Orders Granting Relief
Section 13-211 - Procedure in Protective Proceedings
Section 13-212 - Degree of Care and Skill of Guardian
Section 13-214 - Powers and Duties of Guardian in Distribution
Section 13-215 - Limitation of Powers of Guardian Imposed by Will or Court
Section 13-216 - Liability for Breach of Fiduciary Duties; Rights of Purchasers
Section 13-218 - Compensation and Expenses of Guardian
Section 13-219 - Protection of Person Dealing With Guardian
Section 13-220 - Termination of Appointment of Guardian