Maryland § 13-803
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-803, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-803.
(a) The court, on the request of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, shall require a guardian, other than a corporate guardian, to furnish a bond, preferably a corporate surety bond with sureties approved by the court, conditioned on faithful discharge of all duties of the guardianship according to law, if:
(1) The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is paying or planning to pay benefits to a person to be protected because of a legal disability; or
(2) A person to be protected because of a legal disability has an estate that includes assets derived in whole or in part from benefits paid by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to the guardian or the guardian’s predecessor for the benefit of the person.
(b) (1) The amount of the bond may not be less than the estate derived from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits paid to the guardian or the guardian’s predecessor and anticipated income of the beneficiary from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs during the ensuing year, less the value of securities or money deposited with an insured financial institution, as defined in § 13–301(h) of this title, under arrangements requiring an order of the court for their removal, and the value of any land which the guardian, by express limitation of power, lacks powers to sell or convey without court authorization.
(2) The court for good cause shown may require the amount of the bond to be changed.
(3) Bond premiums shall be charged against the estate of the beneficiary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-803
What does Maryland Code § 13-803 cover?
Section 13-803 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 § 13-803?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 13-803" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 13-803 apply to my situation?
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