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(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Estates and Trusts § 13-706 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/estates-and-trusts/md-code-est-and-trst-sect-13-706/
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