18-B §303. Representation by fiduciaries and parents - Maine Statutes

Title 18-B: TRUSTS HEADING: PL 2003, C. 618, PT. A, §1 (NEW); §2 (AFF) EFFECTIVE 7/1/05

Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE HEADING: PL 2003, C. 618, PT. A, §1 (NEW); §2 (AFF) EFFECTIVE 7/1/05

Chapter 3: REPRESENTATION HEADING: PL 2003, C. 618, PT. A, §1 (NEW); §2 (AFF) EFFECTIVE 7/1/05

§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: [2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

1. Conservator. A conservator may represent and bind the estate that the conservator controls;

[ 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 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;

[ 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 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;

[ 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF) .]

4. Trustee. A trustee may represent and bind the beneficiaries of the trust;

[ 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 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

[ 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 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.

[ 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).