§ 18-B §305 — Appointment of representative

Maine § 18-B §305

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 18-B: TRUSTS
• Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE
• Ch. 3: REPRESENTATION

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Interest not represented; representation inadequate.
If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this chapter, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive notice, give consent and otherwise represent, bind and act on behalf of a minor, an incapacitated or unborn individual or a person whose identity or location is unknown. A representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.
2.
Scope of representation.
A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this Code, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.
3.
Consider general benefit.
In making decisions, a representative may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family.

Legislative History

PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).