Maryland Court Rules

Md. Rule 10-110 (2026)

Md. Rule 10-110. Combination of Guardianship Petitions

✓ current as of August 2026
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(a) Person and Property. A petition for the appointment of a guardian of the person of a minor or alleged disabled person also may include a request for the appointment of a guardian of the person's property, and vice versa.

(b) Multiple Persons.

(1) Alleged Disabled Persons. If guardianship of more than one alleged disabled person is sought, a separate petition shall be filed for each alleged disabled person.

(2) Minors. If guardianship of more than one minor is sought, a separate petition shall be filed for each minor, except that a petition may include a request for guardianship of two or more similarly situated full siblings.

Committee note: If guardianship of minor siblings is granted, the court should enter a separate order for each minor.

Source: This Rule is derived in part from former Rule R71 a, and is in part new.

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[Adopted June 5, 1996, eff. Jan. 1, 1997. Amended Nov. 19, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.]