Section 13-201 - Appointment of guardian(a) On petition, and after any notice or hearing prescribed by law or the Maryland Rules, the court may appoint a guardian of the property of a minor or a disabled person.(b) A guardian shall be appointed if the court determines that:(1) A minor owns or is entitled to property that requires management or protection; or(2) Funds are needed for the minor's support, care, welfare, and education and protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide funds.(c) A guardian shall be appointed if the court determines that: (1) The person is unable to manage effectively the person's property and affairs because of physical or mental disability, disease, habitual drunkenness, addiction to drugs, imprisonment, compulsory hospitalization, detention by a foreign power, or disappearance; and(2) The person has or may be entitled to property or benefits which require proper management.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 197,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 666,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.