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18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-119 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|18-C §5-119. Compensation and expenses; in general

 §5-119. Compensation and expenses; in general 1.  Attorney for respondent.  Unless the court has made a finding that the respondent is indigent and has appointed an attorney for the respondent on that basis, an attorney for a respondent in a proceeding under this Act is entitled to reasonable compensation and reimbursement of reasonable expenses from the property of the respondent.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §14 (AMD).] 2.  Attorney or other person.  Unless the court has made a finding that the respondent is indigent, an attorney or other person whose services resulted in an order beneficial to an individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship or beneficial to an individual for whom a protective arrangement instead of guardianship or conservatorship was ordered is entitled to reasonable compensation and reimbursement of reasonable expenses from the property of the individual.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §14 (AMD).] 3.  Court review.  After notice to all interested persons, on petition of an interested person, the propriety of employment of any person by a conservator or guardian, including any attorney, accountant, investment advisor or other specialized agent or assistant, and the reasonableness of the compensation of any person so employed, and the propriety of employment and the reasonableness of compensation for an attorney for a respondent under subsection 1 and an attorney or other person under subsection 2, may be reviewed by the court. Any person who has received excessive compensation or reimbursement of inappropriate expenses for services rendered may be ordered to make appropriate refunds. The factors set forth in section 3-721, subsection 2 must be considered as guides in determining the reasonableness of compensation under this section.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §14 (AMD).] 4.  Costs assessed against petitioner.  If the court dismisses a petition under this Act and determines the petition was filed in bad faith, the court may assess the cost of any court-ordered professional evaluation or visitor, and any attorney's fees or other costs incurred by the respondent, against the petitioner.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §14 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §14 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-120 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|18-C §5-120. Liability of guardian or conservator for act of individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship

 §5-120. Liability of guardian or conservator for act of individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship A guardian or conservator is not personally liable to a 3rd person for the act of an individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship solely by reason of the guardianship or conservatorship.   [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 § 5-121 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|18-C §5-121. Petition after appointment for instructions or ratification

 §5-121. Petition after appointment for instructions or ratification 1.  Petition.  A guardian or conservator may petition the court for instruction concerning fiduciary responsibility or ratification of a particular act.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Instruction or order.  On notice and hearing on a petition under subsection 1, the court may give an appropriate instruction and enter any appropriate order.   [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 § 5-125 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|18-C §5-125. Registration of order; effect

 §5-125. Registration of order; effect 1.  Registration of guardianship order.  If a guardian has been appointed for an individual in another state and a petition for guardianship of the individual is not pending in this State, the guardian appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court, may register the guardianship order in this State by filing as a foreign judgment, in a court of an appropriate county of this State, certified copies of the order and letters of office.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Registration of conservatorship order.  If a conservator is appointed in another state and a petition for conservatorship is not pending in this State, the conservator appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court, may register the conservatorship in this State by filing as a foreign judgment, in a court of a county in which property belonging to the individual subject to conservatorship is located, certified copies of the order of conservatorship, letters of office and any bond or other asset-protection arrangement required by the court.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Exercise of powers.  On registration of a guardianship or conservatorship order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in this State all powers authorized in the order except as prohibited by the law of this State other than this Act. If the guardian or conservator is not a resident of this State, the guardian or conservator may maintain an action or proceeding in this State subject to any condition imposed by this State on a nonresident party.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 4.  Enforcement of registered order.  The court may grant any relief available under this Act and law of this State other than this Act to enforce a registered order.   [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 § 5-126 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|18-C §5-126. Grievance against guardian or conservator

 §5-126. Grievance against guardian or conservator 1.  File a grievance with the court.  An individual who is subject to guardianship or conservatorship, or a person interested in the welfare of an individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship, who reasonably believes a guardian or conservator is breaching the guardian's or conservator's fiduciary duty or otherwise acting in a manner inconsistent with this Act may file a grievance with the court. The grievance must be in writing or another record.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Procedure upon receiving grievance.  Subject to subsection 3, after receiving a grievance under subsection 1, the court:   A. Shall review the grievance and, if necessary to determine the appropriate response to the grievance, court records related to the guardianship or conservatorship;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. Shall schedule a hearing if the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship is an adult and the grievance supports a reasonable belief that:   (1) Removal of the guardian and appointment of a successor may be appropriate in accordance with section 5-318;   (2) Termination or modification of the guardianship may be appropriate under section 5-319;   (3) Removal of the conservator and appointment of a successor may be appropriate under section 5-430;   (4) Termination or modification of the conservatorship may be appropriate under section 5-431; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]C. May take any action supported by the grievance and record, including:   (1) Ordering the guardian or conservator to provide to the court a report, accounting, inventory, updated plan or other information;   (2) Appointing a guardian ad litem;   (3) Appointing an attorney for the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship; or   (4) Scheduling a hearing.   [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.  Similar grievance filed within 6 months.  The court may decline to proceed under subsection 2 if a similar grievance was made within the preceding 6 months and the court followed the procedures of subsection 2 in considering the grievance.   [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 § 5-201 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 2: GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR|18-C §5-201. Appointment and status of guardian

 §5-201. Appointment and status of guardian A person becomes a guardian of a minor by parental appointment or upon appointment by the court. The guardianship status continues until terminated, without regard to the location of the guardian or the minor. This section does not apply to permanency guardians appointed in District Court child protective proceedings under Title 22, section 4038-C. If a minor has a permanency guardian, the court may not appoint another guardian without leave of the District Court in which the child protective proceeding is pending.   [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 § 5-203 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 2: GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR|18-C §5-203. Objection by minor or others to parental appointment

 §5-203. Objection by minor or others to parental appointment Until the court has confirmed an appointee under section 5-202, a minor who is the subject of an appointment by a parent and who has attained 14 years of age, the other parent or a person other than a parent or guardian having care or custody of the minor may prevent or terminate the appointment at any time by filing a written objection in the court in which the appointing instrument is filed and giving notice of the objection to the guardian and any other persons entitled to notice of the acceptance of the appointment. An objection may be withdrawn and if withdrawn is of no effect. The objection does not preclude judicial appointment of the person selected by the parent if all other requirements for appointment, including appointment over the objection of a parent, are met. The court may treat the filing of an objection as a petition for the appointment of an emergency or interim guardian under section 5-204 and proceed accordingly.   [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 § 5-208 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 2: GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR|18-C §5-208. Powers of guardian

 §5-208. Powers of guardian 1.  Guardian has powers of a parent.  Except as otherwise limited by the court, a guardian of a minor has the powers of a parent regarding the minor's support, care, education, health and welfare.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Specific powers.  A guardian may:   A. Apply for and receive money for the support of the minor otherwise payable to the minor's parent, guardian or custodian under the terms of any statutory system of benefits or insurance or any private contract, devise, trust, conservatorship or custodianship;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. If otherwise consistent with the terms of any order by a court of competent jurisdiction relating to custody of the minor, take custody of the minor and establish the minor's place of custodial dwelling, but may establish or move the minor's custodial dwelling outside the State only upon express authorization of the court;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]C. If a conservator for the estate of a minor has not been appointed with existing authority, commence a proceeding, including an administrative proceeding, or take other appropriate action to compel a person to support the minor or to pay money for the benefit of the minor;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]D. Except as limited by section 5-807, consent to medical or other care, treatment or service for the minor;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]E. Consent to the marriage of the minor; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]F. If reasonable under all of the circumstances, delegate to the minor certain responsibilities for decisions affecting the minor's well-being.   [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.  Consent to adoption.  The court may specifically authorize the guardian to consent to the adoption of the minor.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 4.  Powers of coguardians.  If coguardians are appointed, the powers of the guardians are joint and several, unless limited by the appointing document.   [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 § 5-209 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 2: GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR|18-C §5-209. Rights and immunities of guardian

 §5-209. Rights and immunities of guardian 1.  Reasonable compensation and reimbursement.  A guardian is entitled to reasonable compensation for services as guardian and to reimbursement for room, board and clothing provided by the guardian to the minor, but only as approved by the court. If a conservator, other than the guardian or a person who is affiliated with the guardian, has been appointed for the estate of the minor, reasonable compensation and reimbursement to the guardian may be approved and paid by the conservator without order of the court.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Personal liability.  A guardian need not use the guardian's personal funds for the minor's expenses. A guardian is not liable to a 3rd person for acts of the minor solely by reason of the guardianship. A guardian is not liable for injury to the minor resulting from the negligence or act of a 3rd person providing medical or other care, treatment or service for the minor except to the extent that a parent would be liable under the circumstances.   [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 § 5-211 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 2: GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR|18-C §5-211. Transitional arrangement for minors; continued contact with former guardian after termination

 §5-211. Transitional arrangement for minors; continued contact with former guardian after termination 1.  Transitional arrangements.  In issuing, modifying or terminating an order of guardianship for a minor, the court may enter an order providing for transitional arrangements for the minor if the court determines that such arrangements will assist the minor with a transition of custody and are in the best interest of the minor. Orders providing for transitional arrangements may include, but are not limited to, rights of contact, housing, counseling or rehabilitation. Such orders must be time-limited and expire not later than 6 months after the entry of the order or at the conclusion of the minor's current school year, whichever is later. In determining the best interest of the minor, a court may consider the minor's relationship with the guardian and need for stability.   [PL 2019, c. 664, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Continued contact with former guardian after termination.  On timely motion of a parent or a guardian, the court terminating a guardianship may enter an order at the time of the termination or the expiration of a transitional arrangement pursuant to subsection 1 providing for communication or contact, including overnight visitation, between a minor and the former guardian after the termination of the guardianship if:   A. The parent and guardian consent to the order; or   [PL 2019, c. 664, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).]B. The court finds by clear and convincing evidence that ordering such continued communication or contact over the objection of the minor's parent:   (1) Is necessary to avoid a likelihood of harm to the minor resulting from severing the legal relationship with the former guardian;   (2) Would not significantly interfere with any parent-child relationship or with the parent's rightful authority over the minor; and   (3) Is in the best interest of the minor due to the existing relationship between the minor and the former guardian because the former guardian was a primary caregiver and custodian of the minor for a significant period of time.   [PL 2019, c. 664, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).]Before ordering communication or contact pursuant to paragraph B the court shall grant due consideration to the specific objections of the parent to the entry of an order and determine whether ordering a period of transitional arrangements pursuant to subsection 1 is sufficient to mitigate harm to the minor. Except as Title 4, section 152, subsection 5‑A may otherwise require, the court issuing the order for post-guardianship contact has continuing jurisdiction to modify, enforce or terminate the order and shall follow the procedure set forth in section 5‑210.   [PL 2019, c. 664, Pt. D, §1 (NEW).] 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). PL 2019, c. 664, Pt. D, §1 (RPR).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-212 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 2: GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR|18-C §5-212. Appointment of guardian ad litem for minor

 §5-212. Appointment of guardian ad litem for minor In any proceeding under this Part, including for issuing, modifying or terminating an order of guardianship for a minor, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the minor. The appointment may be made at any time, but the court shall make every effort to make the appointment as soon as possible after the commencement of the proceeding. The court shall follow the requirements of section 1-111 and other applicable law or court rules in making the appointment.   [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 § 5-301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|Part 3: GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULT|18-C §5-301. Basis for appointment of guardian for adult

 §5-301. Basis for appointment of guardian for adult 1.  Appointment.  On petition and after notice and hearing, the court may:   A. Appoint a guardian for a respondent who is an adult if it finds by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent lacks the ability to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety or self-care because:   (1) The respondent is unable to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions, even with appropriate supportive services, technological assistance or supported decision making that provides adequate protection for the respondent;   (2) The respondent's identified needs cannot be met by a protective arrangement instead of guardianship or other less restrictive alternatives that provide adequate protection for the respondent; and   (3) The appointment is necessary or desirable as a means of enabling the respondent to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety or self-care; or   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §21 (AMD).]B. With appropriate findings, and additional notice to persons the court determines are entitled to notice, treat the petition as one for a conservatorship under Part 4 or a protective arrangement instead of guardianship or conservatorship under Part 5, enter any other appropriate order or dismiss the proceeding.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §21 (AMD).]In making a determination on a petition under this section, including whether supported decision making or other less restrictive alternatives are appropriate, the court may consider the following factors: any proposed vetting of the person or persons chosen to provide support in decision making; reports to the court by an interested party or parties regarding the effectiveness of an existing supported decision-making arrangement; or any other information the court determines necessary or appropriate to determine whether supportive services, technological assistance, supported decision making, protective arrangements or less restrictive arrangements will provide adequate protection for the respondent.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §21 (AMD).] 2.  Powers.  The court shall grant to a guardian appointed under subsection 1 only those powers necessitated by the limitations and demonstrated needs of the respondent and enter orders that will encourage the development of the respondent's maximum self-determination and independence. The court may not establish a full guardianship if a limited guardianship, protective arrangement instead of guardianship or other less restrictive alternatives would meet the needs of and provide adequate protection for the respondent.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §21 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §21 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).