What is a guardian?

Q. What is a guardian?

A. A guardian is appointed by the Court to assume legal responsibility for another person or another person’s property or both. Guardianship is appropriate when a disabled person, known as the ward, is unable to make responsible decisions concerning his or her medical care or financial situation, usually because of a physical or mental illness. Sometimes guardianship may be necessary to obtain consent for a specific medical procedure, for continuing ongoing medical care or for placing the ward in a safe living environment. Guardianship may also be appropriate for a minor.

Source: © 1986, MSBA, Inc. Revised 1998. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the Maryland State Bar Association.

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