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18-C ME Rev Stat § 1-511 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 5: REGISTERS OF PROBATE|18-C §1-511. Fees for approved blanks and forms

 §1-511. Fees for approved blanks and forms For all approved blanks, forms or schedule paper required in court proceedings, the register shall charge fees, which must be set by the register and approved by the county commissioners, so as to avoid incurring a loss to the county for such services. The register shall pay such fees to the county treasurer for the use and benefit of the county.   [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 § 1-601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 6: COSTS AND FEES|18-C §1-601. Costs in contested cases

 §1-601. Costs in contested cases In contested probate cases and appeals, costs may be allowed to either party, including reasonable witness fees, costs of depositions, hospital records or medical reports and attorney's fees, to be paid to either or both parties out of the estate in controversy, as justice requires. In cases in which a will is contested on the grounds of undue influence or mental capacity, attorney's fees and costs may not be allowed to a party who unsuccessfully contests the will.   [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 § 1-603 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 6: COSTS AND FEES|18-C §1-603. Registers to account monthly for fees

 §1-603. Registers to account monthly for fees A register shall account for each calendar month under oath to the county treasurer for all fees received by the register or payable to the register by virtue of the office, specifying the items, and shall pay the whole amount for each calendar month to the treasurer of the county not later than the 15th day of the following month.   [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 § 1-604 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 6: COSTS AND FEES|18-C §1-604. Expenses of partition

 §1-604. Expenses of partition When a partition of real estate is made by order of a judge, the interested parties shall pay the expenses in proportion to their interests. When expenses accrue prior to the closing order or statement of the personal representative of the deceased owner of such real estate, the personal representative may pay the expenses from the personal representative's account. In case of neglect or refusal to pay of any person liable to pay such expenses, the judge may issue a warrant of distress against that person for the amount due and costs of process.   [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 § 1-605 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 6: COSTS AND FEES|18-C §1-605. Compensation of court reporters

 §1-605. Compensation of court reporters Court reporters appointed under Title 4, sections 751 to 756 shall, if a transcript is requested by the court or a party, file the original transcript with the court and receive the same compensation as provided by law for temporary court reporters as well as mileage at the rate of 10¢ a mile.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]Transcripts furnished for the files of the court must be paid for by the county in which the court or examination is held at the rate prescribed by the Supreme Judicial Court, after the reporter's bill has been allowed by the judge of the court in which the services were rendered. In probate matters, the personal representative, conservator or guardian shall, in each case out of the estate handled by that personal representative, conservator or guardian, pay to the register for the county the amount of the reporter's fees, giving the fees the same priority as provided in section 3-815 for other costs and expenses of administration, or as otherwise provided for in the case of insolvent estates. If the estate assets are not sufficient, the court may order payment by the county.   [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 § 1-606 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 6: COSTS AND FEES|18-C §1-606. Court reporters to furnish copies

 §1-606. Court reporters to furnish copies Court reporters shall furnish correct typewritten copies of the oral testimony taken at any hearing or examination upon request by any person and payment of transcript rates prescribed by the Supreme Judicial 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 § 1-607 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 6: COSTS AND FEES|18-C §1-607. Surcharge for restoration, storage and preservation of records

 §1-607. Surcharge for restoration, storage and preservation of records 1.  Surcharge.  In addition to any other fees required by law, a register shall collect a surcharge of $10 per petition, application or complaint, except for name changes, filed in the court.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Nonlapsing account.  The surcharge imposed in subsection 1 must be transferred to the county treasurer, who shall deposit it in a separate, nonlapsing account within 30 days of receipt. Money in the account is not available for use as general revenue of the county. Interest earned on the account must be credited to the account.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Use of account funds.  The money in the account established in subsection 2 must be used for the restoration, storage and preservation of the records filed in the office of the register and in the court. No withdrawals from this account may be made without the express written request or approval of the register.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 4.  Waiver of surcharge.  The judge may waive the surcharge in subsection 1 if the judge believes that it will prove a hardship for the individual filing the petition, application or complaint.   [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 § 1-608 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 6: COSTS AND FEES|18-C §1-608. Fees not established in statute

 §1-608. Fees not established in statute Unless otherwise specifically stated in statute or in the Rules of Probate Procedure published by the Supreme Judicial Court, the Probate Court shall charge the same fee charged by the District Court or the Superior Court for similar procedures.   [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 § 1-801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 8: PROBATE AND TRUST LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION|18-C §1-801. Commission established

 §1-801. Commission established The Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission, established in Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 73-B and referred to in this Part as "the commission," is created for the purpose of conducting a continuing study of the probate and trust laws of the State.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]1.  Membership.  The commission is composed of 10 members who have experience in practicing probate and trust law or are knowledgeable about probate and trust law. The membership of the commission must include:   A. Two Probate Court Judges, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. One Superior Court Justice, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]C. Five members of the trusts and estates law section of the Maine State Bar Association, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]D. One member representing the interests of older people, appointed by the Governor; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]E. The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee.   [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.  Terms.  A member is appointed for a term of 3 years and may be reappointed.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Vacancies.  In the event of the death or resignation of a member, the appointing authority under subsection 1 shall appoint a qualified person for the remainder of the term.   [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 § 1-802 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 8: PROBATE AND TRUST LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION|18-C §1-802. Consultants; experts

 §1-802. Consultants; experts Whenever it considers appropriate, the commission may seek the advice of consultants or experts, including representatives of the legislative and executive branches, in fields related to the commission's duties.   [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 § 1-803 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 8: PROBATE AND TRUST LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION|18-C §1-803. Duties

 §1-803. Duties 1.  Examine, evaluate and recommend.  The commission shall:   A. Examine this Title and Title 18-B and draft amendments that the commission considers advisable;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. Evaluate the operation of this Title and Title 18-B and recommend amendments based on the evaluation;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]C. Examine current laws pertaining to probate and trust laws and recommend changes based on the examination; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]D. Examine any other aspects of the State's probate and trust laws, including substantive, procedural and administrative matters, that the commission considers relevant.   [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.  Propose changes.  The commission may propose to the Legislature, at the start of each session, changes in the probate and trust laws and in related provisions that the commission considers appropriate.   [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 § 1-804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 8: PROBATE AND TRUST LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION|18-C §1-804. Organization

 §1-804. Organization The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court shall notify all members of the commission of the time and place of the first meeting of the commission. At that time the commission shall organize, elect a chair, vice-chair and secretary-treasurer from its membership and adopt rules governing the administration of the commission and its affairs. The commission shall maintain financial records as required by the State Auditor.   [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 § 1-805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEFINITIONS AND JURISDICTION|Part 8: PROBATE AND TRUST LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION|18-C §1-805. Federal funds

 §1-805. Federal funds The commission may accept federal funds on behalf of the 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 § 2-202 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 2: INTESTACY, WILLS AND DONATIVE TRANSFERS|Part 2: ELECTIVE SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE|18-C §2-202. Elective share

 §2-202. Elective share 1.  Elective-share amount.  The surviving spouse of a decedent who dies domiciled in this State has a right of election, under the limitations and conditions stated in this Part, to take an elective-share amount equal to 50% of the value of the marital-property portion of the augmented estate.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Effect of election on statutory benefits.  If the right of election is exercised by or on behalf of the surviving spouse, the surviving spouse's homestead allowance, exempt property and family allowance, if any, are not charged against but are in addition to the elective share.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Nondomiciliary.  The right, if any, of the surviving spouse of a decedent who dies domiciled outside this State to take an elective share in property in this State is governed by the law of the decedent's domicile at death.   [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 § 2-204 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 2: INTESTACY, WILLS AND DONATIVE TRANSFERS|Part 2: ELECTIVE SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE|18-C §2-204. Decedent's net probate estate

 §2-204. Decedent's net probate estate The value of the augmented estate includes the value of the decedent's probate estate reduced by funeral and administration expenses, homestead allowance, family allowances, exempt property and enforceable claims.   [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 § 2-206 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 2: INTESTACY, WILLS AND DONATIVE TRANSFERS|Part 2: ELECTIVE SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE|18-C §2-206. Decedent's nonprobate transfers to the surviving spouse

 §2-206. Decedent's nonprobate transfers to the surviving spouse Excluding property passing to the surviving spouse under the federal Social Security system, the value of the augmented estate includes the value of the decedent's nonprobate transfers to the decedent's surviving spouse, which consist of all property that passed outside probate at the decedent's death from the decedent to the surviving spouse by reason of the decedent's death, including:   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]1.  Joint tenancy.  The decedent's fractional interest in property held in joint tenancy with the right of survivorship, to the extent that the decedent's fractional interest passed to the surviving spouse as surviving joint tenant;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Co-ownership registration.  The decedent's ownership interest in property or accounts held in co-ownership registration with the right of survivorship, to the extent the decedent's ownership interest passed to the surviving spouse as surviving co-owner; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Other nonprobate transfers.  All other property that would have been included in the augmented estate under section 2-205, subsection 1 or 2 had it passed to or for the benefit of a person other than the decedent's spouse, surviving spouse, the decedent or the decedent's creditors, estate or estate creditors.   [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 § 2-207 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 2: INTESTACY, WILLS AND DONATIVE TRANSFERS|Part 2: ELECTIVE SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE|18-C §2-207. Surviving spouse's property and nonprobate transfers to others

 §2-207. Surviving spouse's property and nonprobate transfers to others 1.  Included property.  Except to the extent included in the augmented estate under section 2-204 or 2-206, the value of the augmented estate includes the value of:   A. Property that was owned by the decedent's surviving spouse at the decedent's death, including:   (1) The surviving spouse's fractional interest in property held in joint tenancy with the right of survivorship;   (2) The surviving spouse's ownership interest in property or accounts held in co-ownership registration with the right of survivorship; and   (3) Property that passed to the surviving spouse by reason of the decedent's death, but not including the spouse's right to homestead allowance, family allowance, exempt property or payments under the federal Social Security system; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. Property that would have been included in the surviving spouse's nonprobate transfers to others, other than the spouse's fractional and ownership interests included under subsection 1, paragraph A, subparagraph (1) or (2), had the spouse been the decedent.   [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.  Time of valuation.  Property included under this section is valued at the decedent's death, taking the fact that the decedent predeceased the spouse into account, but, for purposes of subsection 1, paragraph A, subparagraphs (1) and (2), the values of the spouse's fractional and ownership interests are determined immediately before the decedent's death if the decedent was then a joint tenant or a co-owner of the property or accounts. For purposes of subsection 1, paragraph B, proceeds of insurance that would have been included in the spouse's nonprobate transfers to others under section 2‑205, subsection 1, paragraph D are not valued as if the spouse were deceased.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Reduction for enforceable claims.  The value of property included under this section is reduced by enforceable claims against the surviving spouse.   [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 § 2-208 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 18-C: PROBATE CODE|Article 2: INTESTACY, WILLS AND DONATIVE TRANSFERS|Part 2: ELECTIVE SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE|18-C §2-208. Exclusions, valuation and overlapping application

 §2-208. Exclusions, valuation and overlapping application 1.  Exclusions.  The value of any property is excluded from the decedent's nonprobate transfers to others:   A. To the extent the decedent received adequate and full consideration in money or money's worth for a transfer of the property; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. If the property was transferred with the written joinder of, or if the transfer was consented to in writing before or after the transfer by, the surviving spouse.   [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.  Valuation.  The value of property is determined as follows.   A. The value of property included in the augmented estate under section 2-205, 2-206 or 2-207 is reduced in each category by enforceable claims against the included property.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. The value of property includes the commuted value of any present or future interest and the commuted value of amounts payable under any trust, except as provided in paragraph C, life insurance settlement option, annuity contract, public or private pension, disability compensation, death benefit or retirement plan or any similar arrangement, exclusive of the federal Social Security system.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]C. The value of a surviving spouse's beneficial interest in a trust from which distributions of both income and principal to the surviving spouse are subject to the trustee's discretion, regardless of whether that discretion is expressed in the form of a standard of distribution, is presumed to be 1/2 of the total value of the trust estate unless a different value is established by proof; except that the value of a surviving spouse's beneficial interest in a trust from which distributions of both income and principal to the surviving spouse are subject to the trustee's discretion, without an ascertainable standard, is presumed to be the full value of the trust estate if the spouse is the sole trustee of the trust.   [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.  Overlapping application; no double exclusion.  In case of overlapping application to the same property of the provisions of section 2-205, 2-206 or 2-207, the property is included in the augmented estate under the provision yielding the greatest value, and under only one overlapping provision if they all yield the same value.   [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).