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18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-627 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 6: UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT|Subpart 2: JURISDICTION|18-C §5-627. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct

 §5-627. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct 1.  Jurisdiction because of unjustifiable conduct.  If at any time a court of this State determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because of unjustifiable conduct, the court may:   A. Decline to exercise jurisdiction;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. Exercise jurisdiction for the limited purpose of fashioning an appropriate remedy to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the respondent or the protection of the respondent's property or prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in a court of another state having jurisdiction; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]C. Continue to exercise jurisdiction after considering:   (1) The extent to which the respondent and all persons required to be notified of the proceedings have acquiesced in the exercise of the court's jurisdiction;   (2) Whether it is a more appropriate forum than the court of any other state under the factors set forth in section 5-626, subsection 3; and   (3) Whether the court of any other state would have jurisdiction under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of section 5-623.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).][PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Assessment of expenses.  If a court of this State determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because a party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction engaged in unjustifiable conduct, it may assess against that party necessary and reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, investigative fees, court costs, communication expenses, witness fees and expenses and travel expenses. The court may not assess fees, costs or expenses of any kind against this State or a governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality of this State unless authorized by law other than this Part.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-628 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 6: UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT|Subpart 2: JURISDICTION|18-C §5-628. Notice of proceeding

 §5-628. Notice of proceeding If a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is brought in this State and this State was not the respondent's home state on the date the petition was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of this State, notice of the petition must be given to those persons who would be entitled to notice of the petition if a proceeding were brought in the respondent's home state. The notice must be given in the same manner as notice is required to be given in this State.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-629 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 6: UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT|Subpart 2: JURISDICTION|18-C §5-629. Proceedings in more than one state

 §5-629. Proceedings in more than one state Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or issuance of a protective order limited to property located in this State under section 5-624, subsection 1, paragraph A or B, if a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in this State and in another state and neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following apply.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]1.  Jurisdiction proper; proceed with case.  If the court in this State has jurisdiction under section 5-623, it may proceed with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to section 5-623 before the appointment or issuance of the order.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Lack of jurisdiction; communication with court.  If the court in this State does not have jurisdiction under section 5-623, whether at the time the petition is filed or at any time before the appointment or issuance of the order, the court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with the court in the other state. If the court in the other state has jurisdiction, the court in this State shall dismiss the petition unless the court in the other state determines that the court in this State is a more appropriate forum.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-641 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 6: UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT|Subpart 4: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|18-C §5-641. Uniformity of application and construction

 §5-641. Uniformity of application and construction In applying and construing this Part, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-642 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 6: UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT|Subpart 4: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|18-C §5-642. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

 §5-642. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act This Part modifies, limits and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit or supersede 15 United States Code, Section 7001(c) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 United States Code, Section 7003(b).   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-643 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 6: UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT|Subpart 4: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|18-C §5-643. Transitional provisions

 §5-643. Transitional provisions 1.  Proceedings on or after September 1, 2019.  This Part applies to guardianship and protective proceedings begun on or after September 1, 2019.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).] 2.  Proceedings before September 1, 2019.  Subparts 1 and 3 and sections 5-641 and 5-642 apply to proceedings begun before September 1, 2019, regardless of whether a guardianship or protective order has been issued.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-901 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|18-C §5-901. Short title

 §5-901. Short title This Part may be known and cited as "the Maine Uniform Power of Attorney Act."   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|18-C §5-903. Applicability

 §5-903. Applicability This Part applies to all powers of attorney except:   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]1.  Coupled with an interest in the subject of the power.  A power to the extent it is coupled with an interest in the subject of the power, including a power given to or for the benefit of a creditor in connection with a credit transaction;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Health care decisions.  A power to make health care decisions;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Proxy or other delegation to exercise rights.  A proxy or other delegation to exercise voting rights or management rights with respect to an entity; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 4.  Governmental purpose.  A power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality for a governmental purpose.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-904 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|18-C §5-904. Power of attorney is durable

 §5-904. Power of attorney is durable A power of attorney created under this Part is durable unless it expressly provides that it is terminated by the incapacity of the principal.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-906 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|18-C §5-906. Validity of power of attorney

 §5-906. Validity of power of attorney 1.  Executed on or after September 1, 2019.  A power of attorney executed in this State on or after September 1, 2019 is valid if its execution complies with section 5-905.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).] 2.  Executed on or after July 1, 2010 but before September 1, 2019.  A power of attorney executed on or after July 1, 2010 but before September 1, 2019 is valid if its execution complied with former Title 18-A, section 5-906.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).] 3.  Executed before July 1, 2010.  A power of attorney executed in this State before July 1, 2010 is valid if its execution complied with the law of this State as it existed at the time of execution.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 4.  Executed other than in this State.  A power of attorney executed other than in this State is valid in this State if, when the power of attorney was executed, the execution complied with:   A. The law of the jurisdiction that determines the meaning and effect of the power of attorney pursuant to section 5-907; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. The requirements for a military power of attorney pursuant to 10 United States Code, Section 1044b, as amended.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).][PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 5.  Defective notice.  A power of attorney executed in this State is valid and enforceable 2 years after execution if the notice required by section 5-905, subsection 2 or the former Title 18-A, section 5-905, subsection (b) is included but is incomplete or defective in any respect.   [PL 2019, c. 598, §5 (AMD).] 6.  Copy.  Except as otherwise provided by statute other than this Part, a photocopy or electronically transmitted copy of an original power of attorney has the same effect as the original.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §6 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 598, §5 (AMD).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-907 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|18-C §5-907. Meaning and effect of power of attorney

 §5-907. Meaning and effect of power of attorney The meaning and effect of a power of attorney are determined by the law of the jurisdiction indicated in the power of attorney and, in the absence of an indication of jurisdiction, by the law of the jurisdiction in which the power of attorney was executed.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-908 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|18-C §5-908. Nomination of conservator or guardian; relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary

 §5-908. Nomination of conservator or guardian; relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary 1.  Nomination of conservator or guardian.  In a power of attorney, a principal may nominate a conservator of the principal's estate or guardian of the principal’s person for consideration by the court if protective proceedings for the principal's estate or person are begun after the principal executes the power of attorney. Except for good cause shown or disqualification, the court shall make its appointment in accordance with the principal's most recent nomination.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary.  If, after a principal executes a power of attorney, a court appoints a conservator of the principal's estate or other fiduciary charged with the management of some or all of the principal's property, the agent is accountable to the fiduciary as well as to the principal. The power of attorney is not terminated and the agent's authority continues unless limited, suspended or terminated by the court.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-909 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|18-C §5-909. When power of attorney effective

 §5-909. When power of attorney effective 1.  Effective when executed unless otherwise provided.  A power of attorney is effective when executed unless the principal provides in the power of attorney that it becomes effective at a future date or upon the occurrence of a future event or contingency.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Future event or contingency; determination.  If a power of attorney becomes effective upon the occurrence of a future event or contingency, the principal, in the power of attorney, may authorize one or more persons to determine in a writing or other record that the event or contingency has occurred.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Incapacity; determination.  If a power of attorney becomes effective upon the principal's incapacity and the principal has not authorized a person to determine whether the principal is incapacitated, or the person authorized is unable or unwilling to make the determination, the power of attorney becomes effective upon a determination in a writing or other record by:   A. A physician that the principal is incapacitated within the meaning of section 5‑902, subsection 5, paragraph A; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. An attorney, a judge or an appropriate governmental official that the principal is incapacitated within the meaning of section 5‑902, subsection 5, paragraph B.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).][PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 4.  Personal representative pursuant to federal law.  A person authorized by the principal in the power of attorney to determine that the principal is incapacitated may act as the principal's personal representative pursuant to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 42 United States Code, Section 1320d et seq., as amended, and applicable regulations, to obtain access to the principal's health care information and communicate with the principal's health care provider.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-911 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|18-C §5-911. Coagents and successor agents

 §5-911. Coagents and successor agents 1.  Coagents.  A principal may designate 2 or more persons to act as coagents. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, each coagent may exercise its authority independently.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Successor agents.  A principal may designate one or more successor agents to act if an agent resigns, dies, becomes incapacitated, is not qualified to serve or declines to serve. A principal may grant authority to designate one or more successor agents to an agent or other person designated by name, office or function. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, a successor agent:   A. Has the same authority as that granted to the original agent; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. May not act until all predecessor agents have resigned, died, become incapacitated, are no longer qualified to serve or have declined to serve.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).][PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Not liable for actions of other agent.  Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney and subsection 4, an agent that does not participate in or conceal a breach of fiduciary duty committed by another agent, including a predecessor agent, is not liable for the actions of the other agent.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 4.  Actual knowledge of breach or imminent breach; damages.  An agent that has actual knowledge of a breach or imminent breach of fiduciary duty by another agent shall notify the principal and, if the principal is incapacitated, take any action reasonably appropriate in the circumstances to safeguard the principal's interests. An agent that fails to notify the principal or take action as required by this subsection is liable for the reasonably foreseeable damages that could have been avoided if the agent had notified the principal or taken such action.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-912 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|18-C §5-912. Reimbursement and compensation of agent

 §5-912. Reimbursement and compensation of agent Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, an agent is entitled to reimbursement of expenses reasonably incurred on behalf of the principal and to compensation that is reasonable under the circumstances. The factors set forth in section 3-721, subsection 2 should be considered as guides in determining the reasonableness of compensation under this section.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-913 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|18-C §5-913. Agent's acceptance

 §5-913. Agent's acceptance Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, a person accepts appointment as an agent under a power of attorney by exercising authority or performing duties as an agent or by any other assertion or conduct indicating acceptance.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-915 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS|18-C §5-915. Exoneration of agent

 §5-915. Exoneration of agent A provision in a power of attorney relieving an agent of liability for breach of duty is binding on the principal and the principal's successors in interest except to the extent the provision:   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]1.  Dishonesty, improper motive, reckless indifference.  Relieves the agent of liability for breach of duty committed dishonestly, with an improper motive or with reckless indifference to the purposes of the power of attorney; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Abuse of relationship.  Was inserted as a result of an abuse of a confidential or fiduciary relationship with the principal.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).