reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 18-A §9-105. Rights of adopted persons (REPEALED)

§9-105. Rights of adopted persons
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 18-A §9-106. Legal representation (REPEALED)

§9-106. Legal representation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 18-A §9-107. Indian Child Welfare Act (REPEALED)

§9-107. Indian Child Welfare Act
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 18-A §9-108. Application of prior laws (REPEALED)

§9-108. Application of prior laws
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 2: ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNAL RIGHTS AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS › 18-A §9-201. Establishment of paternity (REPEALED)

§9-201. Establishment of paternity
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 2: ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNAL RIGHTS AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS › 18-A §9-202. Surrender and release; consent (REPEALED)

§9-202. Surrender and release; consent
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 239, §6 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 239, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 2: ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNAL RIGHTS AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS › 18-A §9-203. Duties and responsibilities subsequent to surrender and release (REPEALED)

§9-203. Duties and responsibilities subsequent to surrender and release
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 2: ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNAL RIGHTS AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS › 18-A §9-204. Termination of parental rights (REPEALED)

§9-204. Termination of parental rights
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 683, §A8 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 460, §8 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 2: ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNAL RIGHTS AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS › 18-A §9-205. Review (REPEALED)

§9-205. Review
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-301. Petition for adoption and change of name; filing fee (REPEALED)

§9-301. Petition for adoption and change of name; filing fee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 18, §3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 18, §6 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 52, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 654, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-302. Consent for adoption (REPEALED)

§9-302. Consent for adoption
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 239, §4 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 239, §6 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 715, §C1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 790, §G1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-303. Petition (REPEALED)

§9-303. Petition
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 274, §3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-304. Investigation; guardian ad litem; registry (REPEALED)

§9-304. Investigation; guardian ad litem; registry
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 239, §5 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 239, §6 (AFF). RR 2001, c. 1, §21 (COR). PL 2001, c. 52, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 546, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 575, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 366, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 513, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §§12, 13 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 274, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 64, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-305. Evidence; procedure (REPEALED)

§9-305. Evidence; procedure
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-306. Allowable payments; expenses (REPEALED)

§9-306. Allowable payments; expenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-307. Adoption not granted (REPEALED)

§9-307. Adoption not granted
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-308. Final decree; dispositional hearing (REPEALED)

§9-308. Final decree; dispositional hearing
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 78, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 696, §9 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 137, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 274, §5 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 411, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-309. Appeals (REPEALED)

§9-309. Appeals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-310. Records confidential (REPEALED)

§9-310. Records confidential
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 409, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 409, §6 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-311. Interstate placements (REPEALED)

§9-311. Interstate placements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 255, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-312. Foreign adoptions (REPEALED)

§9-312. Foreign adoptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 654, §5 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-313. Advertisement (REPEALED)

§9-313. Advertisement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 274, §6 (RPR). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-314. Immunity from liability for good faith reporting; proceedings (REPEALED)

§9-314. Immunity from liability for good faith reporting; proceedings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 683, §A9 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES › 18-A §9-315. Annulment of the adoption decree (REPEALED)

§9-315. Annulment of the adoption decree
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 4: ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 18-A §9-401. Authorization; special needs children (REPEALED)

§9-401. Authorization; special needs children
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §56 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 4: ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 18-A §9-402. Adoption assistance (REPEALED)

§9-402. Adoption assistance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 4: ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 18-A §9-403. Administration (REPEALED)

§9-403. Administration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 411, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 9: ADOPTION › Part 4: ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › 18-A §9-404. Rules (REPEALED)

§9-404. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-101. Short title (REPEALED)

§10-101. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-102. Definitions (REPEALED)

§10-102. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-103. Applicability (REPEALED)

§10-103. Applicability
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-104. User direction for disclosure of digital assets (REPEALED)

§10-104. User direction for disclosure of digital assets
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-105. Terms of service agreement (REPEALED)

§10-105. Terms of service agreement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-106. Procedure for disclosing digital assets (REPEALED)

§10-106. Procedure for disclosing digital assets
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-107. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user (REPEALED)

§10-107. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-108. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user (REPEALED)

§10-108. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-109. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal (REPEALED)

§10-109. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-110. Disclosure of other digital assets of principal (REPEALED)

§10-110. Disclosure of other digital assets of principal
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-111. Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user (REPEALED)

§10-111. Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-112. Disclosure of content of electronic communications held in trust when trustee is not original user (REPEALED)

§10-112. Disclosure of content of electronic communications held in trust when trustee is not original user
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-113. Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is not original user (REPEALED)

§10-113. Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is not original user
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-114. Disclosure of digital assets to conservator of protected person (REPEALED)

§10-114. Disclosure of digital assets to conservator of protected person
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-115. Fiduciary duty and authority (REPEALED)

§10-115. Fiduciary duty and authority
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-116. Custodian compliance and immunity (REPEALED)

§10-116. Custodian compliance and immunity
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-117. Uniformity of application and construction (REPEALED)

§10-117. Uniformity of application and construction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE › Article 10: MAINE REVISED UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT › 18-A §10-118. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (REPEALED)

§10-118. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 359, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §1 (RP). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS › Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS › 18-B §101. Short title

§101. Short title
This Part may be known and cited as "the Maine Uniform Trust Code."   [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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS › Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS › 18-B §102. Scope

§102. Scope
This Code applies to express trusts, charitable or noncharitable, and trusts created pursuant to a statute, judgment or decree that requires the trust to be administered in the manner of an express 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS › Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS › 18-B §104. Knowledge

§104. Knowledge
1.  Person.
Subject to subsection 2, a person has knowledge of a fact if the person:
A. Has actual knowledge of it;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
B. Has received a notice or notification of it; or   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
C. From all the facts and circumstances known to the person at the time in question, has reason to know it.   [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.  Organization.
An organization that conducts activities through employees has notice or knowledge of a fact involving a trust only from the time the information was received by an employee having responsibility to act for the trust, or would have been brought to the employee's attention if the organization had exercised reasonable diligence. An organization exercises reasonable diligence if it maintains reasonable routines for communicating significant information to the employee having responsibility to act for the trust and there is reasonable compliance with the routines. Reasonable diligence does not require an employee of the organization to communicate information unless the communication is part of the individual's regular duties or the individual knows a matter involving the trust would be materially affected by the information.
[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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS › Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS › 18-B §106. Common law of trusts; principles of equity

§106. Common law of trusts; principles of equity
The common law of trusts and principles of equity supplement this Code, except to the extent modified by this Code or another statute of this State.   [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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS › Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS › 18-B §107. Governing law

§107. Governing law
The meaning and effect of the terms of a trust are determined by:   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
1.  Law of jurisdiction designated; exception.
The law of the jurisdiction designated in the terms unless the designation of that jurisdiction's law is contrary to a strong public policy of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue; or
[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Law of jurisdiction with most significant relationship.
In the absence of a controlling designation in the terms of the trust, the law of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue.
[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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS › Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS › 18-B §109. Methods and waiver of notice

§109. Methods and waiver of notice
1.  Manner.
Notice to a person under this Code or the sending of a document to a person under this Code must be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document include first-class mail, personal delivery, delivery to the person's last known place of residence or place of business or a properly directed electronic message.
[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Notice not required.
Notice otherwise required under this Code or a document otherwise required to be sent under this Code need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee.
[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Waiver.
Notice under this Code or the sending of a document under this Code may be waived by the person to be notified or sent the document.
[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Notice of judicial proceeding.
Notice of a judicial proceeding must be given as provided in the applicable Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.
[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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS › Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS › 18-B §110. Others treated as qualified beneficiaries

§110. Others treated as qualified beneficiaries
1.  Charitable organization or person to enforce trust.
A charitable organization expressly designated to receive distributions under the terms of a charitable trust has the rights of a qualified beneficiary under this Code if the charitable organization, on the date the charitable organization's qualification is being determined:
A. Is a distributee or permissible distributee of trust income or principal;   [PL 2005, c. 184, §7 (NEW).]
B. Would be a distributee or a permissible distributee of trust income or principal upon the termination of the interests of other distributees or permissible distributees then receiving or eligible to receive distributions; or   [PL 2005, c. 184, §7 (NEW).]
C. Would be a distributee or permissible distributee of trust income or principal if the trust terminated on that date.   [PL 2017, c. 39, §1 (AMD).]
A charitable organization whose interest in the trust as a contingent distributee of the trust income or principal is not reasonably expected to vest does not have the rights of a qualified beneficiary.
[PL 2017, c. 39, §1 (AMD).]
1-A.  Person appointed to enforce trust.
A person appointed to enforce a trust created for the care of an animal or another noncharitable purpose as provided in section 408 or 409 has the rights of a qualified beneficiary under this Code.
[PL 2005, c. 184, §7 (NEW).]
2.  Attorney General.
The Attorney General has the rights provided in Title 5, section 194 with respect to a charitable trust having its principal place of administration in this State, but may not be treated as and does not have the rights of a qualified beneficiary.
[PL 2005, c. 184, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 184, §7 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 39, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS › Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS › 18-B §111. Nonjudicial settlement agreements

§111. Nonjudicial settlement agreements
1.  Interested persons defined.
For purposes of this section, "interested persons" means persons whose consent would be required in order to achieve a binding settlement were the settlement to be approved by the court.
[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Binding nonjudicial settlement agreement.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, interested persons may enter into a binding nonjudicial settlement agreement with respect to any matter involving a trust.
[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Validity of nonjudicial settlement agreement.
A nonjudicial settlement agreement is valid only to the extent it does not violate a material purpose of the trust and includes terms and conditions that could be properly approved by the court under this Code or other applicable law.
[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Matters of nonjudicial settlement agreement.
Matters that may be resolved by a nonjudicial settlement agreement include:
A. The interpretation or construction of the terms of the trust;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
B. The approval of a trustee's report or accounting;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
C. Direction to a trustee to refrain from performing a particular act or the grant to a trustee of any necessary or desirable power;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
D. The resignation or appointment of a trustee and the determination of a trustee's compensation;   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
E. Transfer of a trust's principal place of administration; and   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
F. Liability of a trustee for an action relating to the trust.   [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).]
5.  Court approval.
Any interested person may request the court to approve a nonjudicial settlement agreement, to determine whether the representation as provided in chapter 3 was adequate and to determine whether the agreement contains terms and conditions the court could have properly approved.
[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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS › Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS › 18-B §112. Rules of construction

§112. Rules of construction
The rules of construction that apply in this State to the interpretation of and disposition of property by will also apply as appropriate to the interpretation of the terms of a trust and the disposition of the trust property.   [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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).