Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-706
Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-706
in effect(a) An adjudication of a disability for purposes of appointing a guardian of a person may not be the basis for commitment of the disabled person to a mental institution.
(b) Appointment of a guardian of the person:
(1) Is not evidence of incompetency of the disabled person; and
(2) Does not modify any civil right of the disabled person unless the court orders, including any civil service ranking, appointment, the right to apply for voluntary admission to a facility under § 10–611 of the Health – General Article, and rights relating to licensure, permit, privilege, or benefit under any law.
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