Does the Authorized Legal Representative (ALR) own the account with the beneficiary?

No. No matter who opens the account, the beneficiary owns all of the funds.

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Once you are ready to enroll, you can set up your account here online. When opening a Maryland ABLE account, make sure you have ready identifying information about the beneficiary, the qualifying disability, and how the ABLE account will be funded.

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Here are a few ways to get answers. You can contact us online, give us a call Monday through Friday, at 1-855-563-2253 from 9am-8pm ET, or you can browse frequently asked questions.

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