Estates and Trusts – Guardianship of the Property of Disabled Persons – Court–Appointed Attorneys
Sponsor: Delegate DumaisCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Estates and TrustsStatus: Hearing canceled (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State to pay reasonable attorney's fees incurred in representing an alleged disabled person who is indigent in a petition for the appointment of a guardian of the property of the person; and requiring the court, under certain circumstances, to appoint, for the alleged disabled person, an attorney who has contracted with the Maryland Department of Human Services, subject to a certain exception.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DHS, DHS | DHS | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Tyler | MD Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cruttenden, Danielle | MD State Bar Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sallitto, Elena | MSBA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Dumais, Delegate Dumaislegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | DeMattos, Joseph | Health Facilities Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |