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18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-105 (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 §5-105. Transfer of proceeding

 §5-105. Transfer of proceeding 1.  Guardianship or conservatorship subject to transfer provisions.  This section does not apply to a guardianship or conservatorship for an adult that is subject to the transfer provisions of Part 6, subpart 3.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Transfer if serves best interest of individual.  After the appointment of a guardian or conservator, the court that made the appointment may transfer the proceeding to a court in another county in this State or to another state if transfer will serve the best interest of the individual subject to the guardianship or conservatorship.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Proceeding pending in another state or foreign country.  If a proceeding for a guardianship or conservatorship is pending in another state or a foreign country and a petition for guardianship or conservatorship is filed in a court in this State, the court shall notify the court in the other state or foreign country and, after consultation with that court, assume or decline jurisdiction, whichever is in the best interest of the respondent.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 4.  Petition for appointment in this State.  A guardian or conservator appointed in another state or country may petition the court for appointment as a guardian or conservator in this State if jurisdiction in this State is or will be established. The appointment may be made on proof of appointment in the other state or foreign country and presentation of a certified copy of the part of the court record in the other state or country specified by the court in this State.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 5.  Notice; appointment unless not in best interest of respondent.  Notice of hearing on a petition under subsection 4, together with a copy of the petition, must be given to the respondent, if the respondent is 14 years of age or older at the time of the hearing, and to the persons that would be entitled to notice if the procedures for appointment of a guardian or conservator under this Act were applicable. The court shall make the appointment in this State unless it determines that the appointment would not be in the best interest of the respondent.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 6.  Copy of order of appointment.  Not later than 14 days after appointment under subsection 5, the guardian or conservator shall give a copy of the order of appointment to the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship, if the individual is 14 years of age or older, and to all persons given notice of the hearing on the petition.   [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 § 5-106 (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 §5-106. Venue

 §5-106. Venue 1.  Guardianship proceeding for minor.  Venue for a guardianship proceeding for a minor is in:   A. The county or division of this State in which the minor, the petitioner or a parent or guardian of the child resides or is present at the time the proceeding commences; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. The county or division of this State where another proceeding concerning the custody and parental rights of the minor is pending.   [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.  Guardianship proceeding or protective arrangement for adult.  Venue for a guardianship proceeding or protective arrangement instead of guardianship for an adult is in:   A. The county of this State in which the respondent resides;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. If the respondent has been admitted to an institution by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, the county in which the court is located; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]C. In a proceeding for appointment of an emergency guardian of an adult, the county in which the respondent is present.   [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.  Conservatorship proceeding or protective arrangement.  Venue for a conservatorship proceeding or protective arrangement instead of conservatorship is in:   A. The county of this State in which the respondent resides, whether or not a guardian has been appointed in another county or another jurisdiction; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. If the respondent does not reside in this State, any county of this State in which property of the respondent is located.   [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.  Proceedings in more than one county.  If proceedings under this Act are brought in more than one county in this State, the court of the county in which the first proceeding is brought has the exclusive right to proceed unless the court determines venue is properly in another court or the interest of justice otherwise requires transfer of the proceeding.   [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 § 5-107 (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 §5-107. Practice in court

 §5-107. Practice in court 1.  Rules.  Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Maine Rules of Probate Procedure, the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure and the Maine Rules of Evidence, including rules concerning appellate review, govern a proceeding under this Act.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Consolidation.  If proceedings under this Act for the same individual are commenced or pending in the same court, the proceedings may be consolidated.   [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 § 5-108 (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 §5-108. Letters of office

 §5-108. Letters of office 1.  Guardian; letters of office.  On a guardian's filing of an acceptance of appointment, the court shall issue appropriate letters of office.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Conservator; letters of office.  On a conservator's filing of an acceptance of appointment and filing of any required bond or compliance with any other asset-protection arrangement required by the court, the court shall issue appropriate letters of office.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Limitations stated.  Limitations on the powers of the guardian or conservator or on the property subject to conservatorship must be stated in the letters of office.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 4.  Limitations at any time; new letters of office; notice.  Upon request or sua sponte, the court at any time may limit the powers conferred on the guardian or conservator. The court shall issue new letters of office to reflect the limitation. The court shall give notice of the limitation to the guardian or conservator, the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship, each parent of a minor subject to guardianship or conservatorship and any other person as the court determines.   [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 § 5-109 (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 §5-109. Effect of acceptance of appointment

 §5-109. Effect of acceptance of appointment A guardian or conservator that accepts appointment submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to 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 § 5-110 (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 §5-110. Coguardian; coconservator

 §5-110. Coguardian; coconservator 1.  Appointment at any time.  The court at any time may appoint a coguardian or coconservator to serve immediately or when a designated future event occurs.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Acceptance of appointment.  A coguardian or coconservator appointed to serve immediately may act when the coguardian or coconservator files an acceptance of appointment.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Service upon designated future event.  A coguardian or coconservator appointed to serve when a designated future event occurs may act when:   A. The designated event occurs; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. The coguardian or coconservator files an acceptance of appointment.   [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.  Joint decisions.  Unless an order of appointment under subsection 1 or subsequent order states otherwise, coguardians or coconservators shall make decisions jointly.   [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 § 5-111 (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 §5-111. Judicial appointment of successor guardian or successor conservator

 §5-111. Judicial appointment of successor guardian or successor conservator 1.  Appointment of successor by court.  The court at any time may appoint a successor guardian or successor conservator to serve immediately or when a designated future event occurs.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Petition to appoint successor.  A person entitled under section 5-202 or 5-302 to petition the court to appoint a guardian may petition the court to appoint a successor guardian. A person entitled under section 5-402 to petition the court to appoint a conservator may petition the court to appoint a successor conservator.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Service upon designated future event.  A successor guardian or successor conservator appointed to serve when a designated future event occurs may act as guardian or conservator if:   A. The designated event occurs; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. The successor guardian or successor conservator files an acceptance of appointment.   [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.  Succeeds to powers.  A successor guardian or successor conservator succeeds to the predecessor's powers unless otherwise provided 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 § 5-112 (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 §5-112. Effect of death, removal or resignation of guardian or conservator

 §5-112. Effect of death, removal or resignation of guardian or conservator 1.  Termination.  Appointment of a guardian or conservator terminates on the death or removal of the guardian or conservator or when the court approves a resignation of the guardian or conservator under subsection 2.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Petition to resign; approval.  A guardian or conservator must petition the court to resign. The petition may include a request that the court appoint a successor. Resignation of a guardian or conservator is effective on the date the resignation is approved by the court.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Liability.  Death, removal or resignation of a guardian or conservator does not affect liability for a previous act or the obligation to account for an action taken on behalf of the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship or to account for the individual's money or other property.   [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 § 5-113 (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 §5-113. Notice of hearing

 §5-113. Notice of hearing 1.  Notice by movant.  If notice of a hearing under this Act is required, the movant shall give notice of the date, time and place of the hearing to the person to be notified unless otherwise ordered by the court for good cause. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, notice must be given in compliance with the Maine Rules of Probate Procedure, Rule 4 or the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4 at least 14 days before the hearing.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Proof of notice.  Proof of notice of a hearing under this Act must be filed before the hearing.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §10 (AMD).] 3.  Type size; plain language.  Notice of a hearing under this Act must be in at least 16-point type, in plain language and, to the extent feasible, in a language in which the recipient is proficient.   [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. A, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-114 (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 §5-114. Waiver of notice

 §5-114. Waiver of notice 1.  Waiver by person.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person may waive notice under this Act in a record signed by the person or the person's attorney and filed in the proceeding.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Waiver prohibited.  Unless represented by an attorney, a respondent, an individual subject to guardianship, an individual subject to conservatorship, an individual subject to a protective arrangement instead of guardianship or conservatorship, an appointed guardian or an appointed conservator may not waive notice under this Act.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §11 (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, §11 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-115 (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 §5-115. Guardian ad litem

 §5-115. Guardian ad litem At any stage of a proceeding under this Act, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for an individual to identify and represent the individual's best interest or perform other duties if the court determines the individual's interest otherwise would not be adequately represented. If a conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest does not exist, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent multiple individuals or interests. The guardian ad litem may not be the same individual as the attorney representing the respondent. The court shall state on the record the duties of the guardian ad litem and the reasons for the appointment, as well as responsibility for payment of the guardian ad litem fees.   [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 § 5-116 (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 §5-116. Request for notice

 §5-116. Request for notice A person that is interested in the welfare of a respondent, individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship or individual subject to a protective arrangement instead of guardianship or conservatorship and that is not otherwise entitled to notice under this Act may file a request with the court for notice. The court shall send or deliver a copy of the request to the guardian, to the conservator if one has been appointed and to the individual who is subject to the guardianship, conservatorship or protective arrangement. The guardian, conservator and the individual who is subject to the guardianship, conservatorship or other protective arrangement may file an objection to the demand for notice within 60 days. If an objection is filed, the court shall hold a hearing on the request. If the court approves the request, the court shall give notice of the approval to the guardian or conservator if one has been appointed or to the respondent if no guardian or conservator has been appointed. The request must include a statement showing the interest of the person making it and the address of the person or an attorney for the person to whom notice is to be given. If the court approves the request or if no objection is filed within 60 days then the requesting party is entitled to notice.   [PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §12 (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, §12 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-117 (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 §5-117. Disclosure of bankruptcy or criminal history

 §5-117. Disclosure of bankruptcy or criminal history 1.  Disclosure; petition.  As part of the petition to be appointed a guardian or conservator, the petitioner shall disclose to the court whether the proposed guardian or conservator:   A. Is or has been a debtor in a bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership proceeding; or   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]B. Has been convicted of:   (1) A felony;   (2) A crime involving dishonesty, neglect, violence or use of physical force; or   (3) Any other crime relevant to the functions the individual would assume as guardian or conservator.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).][PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. A, §13 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Agent; convictions; approval.  A guardian or conservator may not engage an agent the guardian or conservator knows has been convicted of a felony, a crime involving dishonesty, neglect, violence or use of physical force or any other crime relevant to the functions the agent is being engaged to perform promptly without prior approval of the court.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 3.  Finances manager agent; debtor; disclosure.  If a conservator engages or anticipates engaging an agent to manage finances of the individual subject to conservatorship and knows the agent is or has been a debtor in a bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership proceeding, the conservator promptly shall disclose that knowledge to 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. A, §13 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
18-C ME Rev Stat § 5-118 (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 §5-118. Multiple appointments or nominations

 §5-118. Multiple appointments or nominations If a respondent or other person makes more than one appointment or nomination of a guardian or a conservator, the latest in time governs.   [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).