Md. Rule 10-113 (2026)

(a) Opportunity to Show Good Cause. Upon request, a proposed guardian who has been convicted of a disqualifying offense under Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 11-114 shall be given an opportunity to show good cause why the proposed guardian should be appointed guardian notwithstanding the conviction.

(b) Factors for Court to Consider. In determining whether good cause exists to appoint the proposed guardian notwithstanding the conviction, the court shall consider, among other relevant factors:

(1) the nature of the offense;

(2) the time elapsed since the conviction;

(3) the conduct of the proposed guardian since the conviction;

(4) the relationship, if any, between the proposed guardian and the minor or disabled person; and

(5) any special vulnerability of the minor or disabled person.

Source: This Rule is new.

Credits

[Adopted Oct. 10, 2017, eff. Jan. 1, 2018. Amended March 1, 2024, eff. July 1, 2024.]