Title 18-C, Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS

Title 18-C, Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS

Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

18-C §5-101. Short title

18-C §5-102. Definitions

18-C §5-103. Facility of transfer

18-C §5-104. Subject matter jurisdiction

18-C §5-105. Transfer of proceeding

18-C §5-106. Venue

18-C §5-107. Practice in court

18-C §5-108. Letters of office

18-C §5-109. Effect of acceptance of appointment

18-C §5-110. Coguardian; coconservator

18-C §5-111. Judicial appointment of successor guardian or successor conservator

18-C §5-112. Effect of death, removal or resignation of guardian or conservator

18-C §5-113. Notice of hearing

18-C §5-114. Waiver of notice

18-C §5-115. Guardian ad litem

18-C §5-116. Request for notice

18-C §5-117. Disclosure of bankruptcy or criminal history

18-C §5-118. Multiple appointments or nominations

18-C §5-119. Compensation and expenses; in general

18-C §5-120. Liability of guardian or conservator for act of individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship

18-C §5-121. Petition after appointment for instructions or ratification

18-C §5-122. Third-party acceptance of authority of guardian or conservator

18-C §5-123. Use of agent by guardian or conservator

18-C §5-124. Temporary substitute guardian or conservator

18-C §5-125. Registration of order; effect

18-C §5-126. Grievance against guardian or conservator

18-C §5-127. Delegation by parent or guardian

Part 2: GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR

18-C §5-201. Appointment and status of guardian

18-C §5-202. Parental appointment of guardian

18-C §5-203. Objection by minor or others to parental appointment

18-C §5-204. Judicial appointment of guardian; conditions for appointment

18-C §5-205. Judicial appointment of guardian; procedure

18-C §5-206. Terms of order appointing guardian

18-C §5-207. Duties of guardian

18-C §5-208. Powers of guardian

18-C §5-209. Rights and immunities of guardian

18-C §5-210. Modification or termination of guardianship; other proceedings after appointment

18-C §5-211. Transitional arrangement for minors; continued contact with former guardian after termination

18-C §5-212. Appointment of guardian ad litem for minor

18-C §5-213. Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 and Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Part 3: GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULT

18-C §5-301. Basis for appointment of guardian for adult

18-C §5-302. Petition for appointment of guardian for adult

18-C §5-303. Notice and hearing

18-C §5-304. Appointment of visitor

18-C §5-305. Appointment and role of attorney for adult

18-C §5-306. Professional evaluation

18-C §5-307. Attendance and rights at hearing

18-C §5-308. Confidentiality of records (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 4/1/25)

18-C §5-309. Who may be guardian of adult; priorities

18-C §5-310. Order of appointment

18-C §5-311. Notice of order of appointment; rights

18-C §5-312. Emergency guardian

18-C §5-313. Duties of guardian for adult

18-C §5-314. Powers of guardian for adult

18-C §5-315. Special limitations on guardian's power

18-C §5-316. Guardian's plan

18-C §5-317. Guardian's report; monitoring of guardianship

18-C §5-318. Removal of guardian for adult; appointment of successor

18-C §5-319. Termination or modification of guardianship for adult

Part 4: CONSERVATORSHIP

18-C §5-401. Basis for appointment of conservator

18-C §5-402. Petition for appointment of conservator

18-C §5-403. Notice and hearing

18-C §5-404. Petition for protective order

18-C §5-405. Appointment and role of visitor

18-C §5-406. Appointment and role of attorney

18-C §5-407. Professional evaluation

18-C §5-408. Attendance and rights at hearing

18-C §5-409. Confidentiality of records (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 4/1/25)

18-C §5-410. Who may be conservator; priorities

18-C §5-411. Order of appointment

18-C §5-412. Notice of order of appointment; rights

18-C §5-413. Emergency conservator

18-C §5-414. Powers of conservator requiring court approval

18-C §5-415. Petition for order subsequent to appointment

18-C §5-416. Bond or alternative asset-protection arrangement

18-C §5-417. Terms and requirements of bond

18-C §5-418. Duties of conservator

18-C §5-419. Conservator's plan

18-C §5-420. Inventory; records

18-C §5-421. Administrative powers of conservator not requiring court approval

18-C §5-422. Distribution from conservatorship estate

18-C §5-423. Conservator's report and accounting; monitoring

18-C §5-424. Attempted transfer of property by individual subject to conservatorship

18-C §5-425. Transaction involving conflict of interest

18-C §5-426. Protection of person dealing with conservator

18-C §5-427. Death of individual subject to conservatorship

18-C §5-428. Presentation and allowance of claim

18-C §5-429. Personal liability of conservator

18-C §5-430. Removal of conservator; appointment of successor

18-C §5-431. Termination or modification of conservatorship

Part 5: OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS

18-C §5-501. Authority for protective arrangements

18-C §5-502. Basis for protective arrangements instead of guardianship for adult

18-C §5-503. Basis for protective arrangements instead of conservatorship for adult or minor

18-C §5-504. Petition

18-C §5-505. Notice and hearing

18-C §5-506. Appointment of visitor

18-C §5-507. Appointment and role of attorney

18-C §5-508. Professional evaluation

18-C §5-509. Attendance and rights at hearing

18-C §5-510. Notice of order

18-C §5-511. Confidentiality of records (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 4/1/25)

Part 6: UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT

Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

18-C §5-601. Short title

18-C §5-602. Definitions

18-C §5-603. International application of Part

18-C §5-604. Communication between courts

18-C §5-605. Cooperation between courts

18-C §5-606. Taking testimony in another state

Subpart 2: JURISDICTION

18-C §5-621. Definitions; significant-connection factors

18-C §5-622. Exclusive basis

18-C §5-623. Jurisdiction

18-C §5-624. Special jurisdiction

18-C §5-625. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction

18-C §5-626. Appropriate forum

18-C §5-627. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct

18-C §5-628. Notice of proceeding

18-C §5-629. Proceedings in more than one state

Subpart 3: TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP

18-C §5-631. Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state

18-C §5-632. Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state

Subpart 4: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

18-C §5-641. Uniformity of application and construction

18-C §5-642. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

18-C §5-643. Transitional provisions

Part 7: PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND CONSERVATOR

18-C §5-701. Public guardians and conservators; general

18-C §5-702. Priority of private guardian or conservator

18-C §5-703. Exclusiveness of public guardian or conservator

18-C §5-704. Nomination of public guardian or conservator

18-C §5-705. Acceptance by public guardian or conservator; plan

18-C §5-706. Officials authorized to act as public guardian or conservator

18-C §5-707. Duties and powers of a public guardian or conservator

18-C §5-708. No change in rights to services

18-C §5-709. No change in powers and duties of agency heads and trustees

18-C §5-710. Bond not required

18-C §5-711. Compensation

18-C §5-712. Individuals subject to guardianship; guardian ad litem costs

18-C §5-713. Limited public guardianships

Part 8: UNIFORM HEALTH CARE DECISIONS ACT

18-C §5-801. Short title

18-C §5-802. Definitions

18-C §5-803. Advance health care directives

18-C §5-803-A. Remote signing of advance health care directives in health care facilities

18-C §5-804. Revocation of advance health care directive

18-C §5-805. Optional form

18-C §5-806. Decisions by surrogate

18-C §5-807. Decisions by guardian

18-C §5-808. Obligations of health care provider

18-C §5-809. Health care information

18-C §5-810. Immunities

18-C §5-811. Statutory damages

18-C §5-812. Capacity

18-C §5-813. Effect of copy

18-C §5-814. Effect of Part

18-C §5-815. Judicial relief

18-C §5-816. Uniformity of application and construction

18-C §5-817. Military advanced medical directives

Part 9: MAINE UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT

Subpart 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

18-C §5-901. Short title

18-C §5-902. Definitions

18-C §5-903. Applicability

18-C §5-904. Power of attorney is durable

18-C §5-905. Execution of power of attorney; notices

18-C §5-906. Validity of power of attorney

18-C §5-907. Meaning and effect of power of attorney

18-C §5-908. Nomination of conservator or guardian; relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary

18-C §5-909. When power of attorney effective

18-C §5-910. Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority

18-C §5-911. Coagents and successor agents

18-C §5-912. Reimbursement and compensation of agent

18-C §5-913. Agent's acceptance

18-C §5-914. Agent's duties

18-C §5-915. Exoneration of agent

18-C §5-916. Judicial relief

18-C §5-917. Agent's liability

18-C §5-918. Agent's resignation; notice

18-C §5-919. Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney

18-C §5-920. Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney

18-C §5-921. Principles of law and equity

18-C §5-922. Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities

18-C §5-923. Remedies under other law

Subpart 2: AUTHORITY

18-C §5-931. Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority

18-C §5-932. Incorporation of authority

18-C §5-933. Construction of authority generally

18-C §5-934. Real property

18-C §5-935. Tangible personal property

18-C §5-936. Stocks and bonds

18-C §5-937. Commodities and options

18-C §5-938. Banks and other financial institutions

18-C §5-939. Operation of entity or business

18-C §5-940. Insurance and annuities

18-C §5-941. Estate, trust and other beneficial interest

18-C §5-942. Claims and litigation

18-C §5-943. Personal and family maintenance

18-C §5-944. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service

18-C §5-945. Retirement plans

18-C §5-946. Taxes

18-C §5-947. Gifts

Subpart 3: STATUTORY FORMS

18-C §5-951. Agent's certification

Subpart 4: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

18-C §5-961. Uniformity of application and construction

18-C §5-962. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

18-C §5-963. Effect on existing powers of attorney

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