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Title 18-B: TRUSTS
Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE
Chapter 3: REPRESENTATION
§401

§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).
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