What Does a Guardian of the Estate Do?

A woman's hand reaches out to hold an elderly man's hand. He is lying in bed, covered up. This image belongs to the article What Does a Guardian of the Estate Do?

For the purposes of this blog, we are going to focus on one of the three types of guardianship, Guardian of the Estate. Specifically, we are going to answer a question we are asked frequently, “What does a guardian of the estate do?” So, let’s dive right in.

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Guardianship of the Person in Maryland

A Guardianship of the Person case. A shot from behind of a young woman pushing her elderly relative in a wheelchair

Guardianship in Maryland, sometimes referred to as a conservatorship, can take several forms, but most common are Guardianship of the Property, Guardianship of the Person, Guardianship of the Person and Property, and Short-Term or Temporary Guardianship. In this article, we are going to explore the topic of Guardianship of the Person – what it is,…

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Temporary Guardianship in Maryland

Temporary guardianship case. Closeup image of a young woman's arm pushing the wheelchair of her elderly relative.

In the state of Maryland, a legal guardian, referred to as a conservatorship in certain other states, is a court-appointed individual or group responsible for making some or all personal and/or financial decisions for another person, called a ward. Legal guardianship is most often utilized for incapacitated seniors, adults with disabilities, or minor children. And…

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Guardianship of the Property in Maryland

Image on Guardianship of the Property page. A woman and her elderly mother sitting on a park bench with trees and flowers all around.

In Maryland, guardianship, sometimes referred to as a conservatorship in other states, can take many forms. Most common are Guardianship of the Property, Guardianship of the Person, Guardianship of the Person and Property, and Short-Term or Temporary Guardianship. In this article, we are going to focus on Guardianship of the Property – what it is,…

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Guardianship & Conservatorship in Maryland

An elderly man laying in a hospice bed. Two younger hands are holding his.

In the state of Maryland, guardianship, called conservatorship in some states, refers to a court-appointed individual or entity responsible for making some or all personal and/or financial decisions for another person, either a legally defined “disabled person” or a minor. The disabled person may also be referred to as a “disabled adult,” “ward,” an “incapacitated…

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