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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 18-B, § 305

Appointment of representative

PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW)

1. 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.

Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.