Maryland § 14.5-303
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14.5-303, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14.5-303.
To the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the person represented or among those being represented with respect to a particular question or dispute:
(1) A guardian of the property may represent and bind the minor or disabled person;
(2) A guardian of the person may represent and bind the minor or disabled person if a guardian of the property has not been appointed;
(3) An agent having specific authority to act with respect to trust matters may represent and bind the principal;
(4) A trustee of a trust that is a beneficiary of another trust may represent and bind the beneficiaries of the trust that is the beneficiary of the other trust;
(5) A personal representative of the estate of a decedent that is a beneficiary of a trust may represent and bind interested persons in the estate;
(6) A parent may represent and bind the minor, incapacitated, unborn, or unknown child of the parent or child of the parent whose location is unknown and not reasonably ascertainable if a guardian of the property or guardian of the person for the child has not been appointed; and
(7) If a minor, an incapacitated, unborn, or unknown individual or an individual whose location is unknown and not reasonably ascertainable is not otherwise represented under this section, a grandparent or more remote ancestor may represent and bind the individual.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14.5-303
What does Maryland Code § 14.5-303 cover?
Section 14.5-303 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 14.5-303?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 14.5-303 apply to my situation?
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