Rule 10-407 - Removal for Cause or Other Sanctions(a) On Court's Initiative. The court that has assumed jurisdiction over a standby guardianship may order the standby guardian to show cause why the guardian should not be removed or be subject to other sanctions for failure to perform the duties of that office.(b) On Petition of Interested Persons. An interested person may file a petition to remove a standby guardian. The petition shall be filed in the court that appointed the standby guardian or, if there is a written parental designation pursuant to Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 13-904(a) and the court has not yet assumed jurisdiction over the standby guardianship, in the county where the minor resides or is physically present. The petition shall state the reasons why the guardian should be removed.(c) Action by Court. The provisions of Rule 10-208(c) and (e) shall apply to proceedings for removal of a standby guardian. If the court finds grounds for removal, it may remove the standby guardian and may appoint an alternate standby guardian pursuant to Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 13-904(b)(2).Md. R. Guard. & Fid. 10-407
Adopted Feb. 10, 1998, eff. 7/1/1998.