§ 13-106. Powers of orphans' court

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 13. Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2019
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 13-106
§ 13-106. Powers of orphans' court
Currentness
In general
(a) An orphans' court has full power to secure the rights of a minor whose estate is being administered by a guardian under its jurisdiction.
Powers of orphans’ court expressly conferred by law
(b)(1) The orphans' court, under the pretext of incidental power or constructive authority, may not exercise jurisdiction not expressly conferred by law.
(2) The orphans' court is governed by the provisions of §§ 2-102 through 2-105 of this article.

Credits

Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
Formerly Art. 93A, § 106.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 13-106, MD EST & TRST § 13-106
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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