Property Ownership (alternative)
A Maryland property owner who becomes mentally incapacitated cannot legally convey property unless:
ATheir family agrees in writing
BA court-appointed guardian or conservator has authority to act, or a valid power of attorney previously granted to an agent is in effect✓ Correct
CMREC appoints a trustee
DThe transaction is under $50,000
Explanation
A mentally incapacitated person lacks contractual capacity. Property can only be conveyed by a court-appointed guardian/conservator or through a previously granted (durable) power of attorney.
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