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18-B ME Rev Stat § 201 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 2: JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS|18-B §201. Role of court in administration of trust

 §201. Role of court in administration of trust 1.  Intervention.  The court may intervene in the administration of a trust to the extent its jurisdiction is invoked by an interested person or as provided by law.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Continuing judicial supervision.  A trust is not subject to continuing judicial supervision unless ordered by the court.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Matter involving trust's administration.  A judicial proceeding involving a trust may relate to any matter involving the trust's administration, including a request for instructions and an action to declare rights.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 202 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 2: JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS|18-B §202. Jurisdiction over trustee and beneficiary

 §202. Jurisdiction over trustee and beneficiary 1.  Trustee.  By accepting the trusteeship of a trust having its principal place of administration in this State or by moving the principal place of administration to this State, the trustee submits personally to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State regarding any matter involving the trust.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Beneficiaries; recipients.  With respect to their interests in the trust, the beneficiaries of a trust having its principal place of administration in this State are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State regarding any matter involving the trust. By accepting a distribution from such a trust, the recipient submits personally to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State regarding any matter involving the trust.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Not exclusive.  This section does not preclude other methods of obtaining jurisdiction over a trustee, beneficiary or other person receiving property from the trust.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 203 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 2: JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS|18-B §203. Subject matter jurisdiction

 §203. Subject matter jurisdiction 1.  Concurrent jurisdiction.  The Probate Court and the Superior Court have concurrent jurisdiction of all proceedings in this State involving a trust.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Alternative dispute resolution not precluded.  This section does not preclude judicial or nonjudicial alternative dispute resolution.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 204 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 2: JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS|18-B §204. Venue

 §204. Venue 1.  Trust.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, venue for a judicial proceeding involving a trust is in the county of this State in which the trust's principal place of administration is or will be located and, if the trust is created by will and the estate is not yet closed, in the county in which the decedent's estate is being administered.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Appointment of trustee.  If a trust has no trustee, venue for a judicial proceeding for the appointment of a trustee is in a county of this State in which a beneficiary resides, in a county in which any trust property is located and, if the trust is created by will, in the county in which the decedent's estate was or is being administered.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 3: REPRESENTATION|18-B §301. Representation; basic effect

 §301. Representation; basic effect 1.  Notice.  Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person under this chapter has the same effect as if notice were given directly to the other person.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Consent.  The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person under this chapter is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent would otherwise have become effective.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Notice and consent on settlor's behalf.  Except as otherwise provided in sections 411 and 602, a person who under this chapter may represent a settlor who lacks capacity may receive notice and give a binding consent on the settlor's behalf.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Limitation on representation by settlor.  A settlor may not represent and bind a beneficiary under this chapter with respect to termination or modification of a trust under section 411, subsection 1.   [PL 2005, c. 184, §8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 184, §8 (AMD).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 3: REPRESENTATION|18-B §302. Representation by holder of general testamentary power of appointment

 §302. Representation by holder of general testamentary power of appointment To the extent there is no conflict of interest between the holder of a general testamentary power of appointment and the persons represented with respect to the particular question or dispute, the holder may represent and bind persons whose interests, as permissible appointees, takers in default or otherwise, are subject to the power.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 3: REPRESENTATION|18-B §303. Representation by fiduciaries and parents

 §303. Representation by fiduciaries and parents To the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the person represented or among those being represented with respect to a particular question or dispute:   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]1.  Conservator.  A conservator may represent and bind the estate that the conservator controls;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Guardian.  A guardian may represent and bind the ward if a conservator of the ward's estate has not been appointed;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Agent.  An agent having authority to act with respect to the particular question or dispute may represent and bind the principal;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Trustee.  A trustee may represent and bind the beneficiaries of the trust;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 5.  Personal representative.  A personal representative of a decedent's estate may represent and bind persons interested in the estate; and   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 6.  Parent.  A parent may represent and bind the parent's minor or unborn child if a conservator or guardian for the child has not been appointed.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 3: REPRESENTATION|18-B §304. Representation by person having substantially identical interest

 §304. Representation by person having substantially identical interest Unless otherwise represented, a minor, an incapacitated or unborn individual or a person whose identity or location is unknown and not reasonably ascertainable may be represented by and bound by another having a substantially identical interest with respect to the particular question or dispute, but only to the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the person represented.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 305 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 3: REPRESENTATION|18-B §305. Appointment of representative

 §305. Appointment of representative 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.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 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.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Consider general benefit.  In making decisions, a representative may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 4: CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST|18-B §401. Methods of creating trust

 §401. Methods of creating trust A trust may be created by:   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]1.  Transfer of property.  Transfer of property to another person as trustee during the settlor's lifetime or by will or other disposition taking effect upon the settlor's death;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Declaration.  Declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee; or   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Exercise of power.  Exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 402 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 4: CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST|18-B §402. Requirements for creation

 §402. Requirements for creation 1.  Requirements.  A trust is created only if:   A. The settlor has capacity to create a trust;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]B. The settlor indicates an intention to create the trust;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]C. The trust has a definite beneficiary or is:   (1) A charitable trust;   (2) A trust for the care of an animal, as provided in section 408; or   (3) A trust for a noncharitable purpose, as provided in section 409;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]D. The trustee has duties to perform; and   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]E. The same person is not the sole trustee and sole beneficiary.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Definite beneficiary.  A beneficiary is definite if the beneficiary can be ascertained now or in the future, subject to any applicable rule against perpetuities.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Power to select beneficiary; failure of power.  A power in a trustee to select a beneficiary from an indefinite class is valid. If the power is not exercised within a reasonable time, the power fails and the property subject to the power passes to the persons who would have taken the property had the power not been conferred.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 4: CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST|18-B §403. Trusts created in other jurisdictions

 §403. Trusts created in other jurisdictions A trust not created by will is validly created if its creation complies with the law of the jurisdiction in which the trust instrument was executed or the law of the jurisdiction in which at the time of creation:   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]1.  Settlor.  The settlor was domiciled, had a place of abode or was a national;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Trustee.  A trustee was domiciled or had a place of business; or   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Trust property.  Any trust property was located.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 404 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 4: CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST|18-B §404. Trust purposes

 §404. Trust purposes A trust may be created only to the extent its purposes are lawful, not contrary to public policy and possible to achieve. A trust and its terms must be for the benefit of its beneficiaries.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 405 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 4: CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST|18-B §405. Charitable purposes; enforcement

 §405. Charitable purposes; enforcement 1.  Purposes.  A charitable trust may be created for the relief of poverty; the advancement of education or religion; the promotion of health; governmental or municipal purposes; or other purposes the achievement of which is beneficial to the community.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Selection by court.  If the terms of a charitable trust do not indicate a particular charitable purpose or beneficiary, the court may select one or more charitable purposes or beneficiaries. The selection must be consistent with the settlor's intention to the extent it can be ascertained.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Enforcement.  The settlor of a charitable trust, among others, may maintain a proceeding to enforce the trust.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 406 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 4: CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST|18-B §406. Creation of trust induced by fraud, duress or undue influence

 §406. Creation of trust induced by fraud, duress or undue influence A trust is void to the extent its creation was induced by fraud, duress or undue influence.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 407 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 4: CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST|18-B §407. Evidence of oral trust

 §407. Evidence of oral trust Except as required by a statute other than this Code, a trust need not be evidenced by a trust instrument, but the creation of an oral trust and its terms may be established only by clear and convincing evidence.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 408 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 4: CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST|18-B §408. Trust for care of animal

 §408. Trust for care of animal 1.  To provide care for animal; termination.  A trust may be created to provide for the care of an animal alive during the settlor's lifetime. The trust terminates upon the death of the animal or, if the trust was created to provide for the care of more than one animal alive during the settlor's lifetime, upon the death of the last surviving animal.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Enforcement.  A trust authorized by this section may be enforced by a person appointed in the terms of the trust or, if no person is so appointed, by a person appointed by the court. A person having an interest in the welfare of the animal may request the court to appoint a person to enforce the trust or to remove a person appointed.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Intended use of property.  Property of a trust authorized by this section may be applied only to its intended use, except to the extent the court determines that the value of the trust property exceeds the amount required for the intended use. Except as otherwise provided in the terms of the trust, property not required for the intended use must be distributed to the settlor, if then living, otherwise, to the settlor's successors in interest.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 409 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 4: CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST|18-B §409. Noncharitable trust without ascertainable beneficiary

 §409. Noncharitable trust without ascertainable beneficiary Except as otherwise provided in section 408 or by another statute, the following rules apply.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]1.  Noncharitable purpose.  A trust may be created for a noncharitable purpose without a definite or definitely ascertainable beneficiary or for a noncharitable but otherwise valid purpose to be selected by the trustee.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Enforcement.  A trust authorized by this section may be enforced by a person appointed in the terms of the trust or, if no person is so appointed, by a person appointed by the court.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Intended use of property.  Property of a trust authorized by this section may be applied only to its intended use, except to the extent the court determines that the value of the trust property exceeds the amount required for the intended use. Except as otherwise provided in the terms of the trust, property not required for the intended use must be distributed to the settlor, if then living, otherwise, to the settlor's successors in interest.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).
18-B ME Rev Stat § 410 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS|Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE|Chapter 4: CREATION, VALIDITY, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST|18-B §410. Modification or termination of trust; proceedings for approval or disapproval

 §410. Modification or termination of trust; proceedings for approval or disapproval 1.  Termination.  In addition to the methods of termination prescribed by sections 411 through 414, a trust terminates to the extent the trust is revoked or expires pursuant to its terms, no purpose of the trust remains to be achieved or the purposes of the trust have become unlawful, contrary to public policy or impossible to achieve.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Modification or termination proceeding.  A proceeding to approve or disapprove a proposed modification or termination under sections 411 to 416, or trust combination or division under section 417, may be commenced by a trustee or beneficiary, and a proceeding to approve or disapprove a proposed modification or termination under section 411 may be commenced by the settlor. The settlor of a charitable trust may maintain a proceeding to modify the trust under section 413.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).