§1-101. Short title This Title may be known and cited as “the Maine Uniform Probate Code.” [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, […]
§1-102. Purposes; rule of construction 1. Liberal construction. This Code must be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2. Purposes and policies. The underlying purposes and policies of this Code are to: […]
§1-103. Supplementary general principles of law applicable Unless displaced by the provisions of this Code, the principles of law and equity supplement its provisions. [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, […]
§1-104. Construction against implied repeal This Code is a general act intended to provide unified coverage of its subject matter and no part of it may be considered impliedly repealed by subsequent legislation if it can reasonably be avoided. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 […]
§1-105. Effect of fraud and evasion Whenever fraud has been perpetrated in connection with any proceeding or in any statement filed under this Code or if fraud is used to avoid or circumvent the provisions or purposes of this Code, any person injured by the fraud may obtain appropriate relief against the perpetrator of the […]
§1-106. Evidence as to death or status In proceedings under this Code, the rules of evidence in courts of general jurisdiction, including any relating to simultaneous deaths, are applicable unless specifically displaced by the Code or by rules adopted under section 1‑304. In addition, notwithstanding Title 22, section 2707, the following provisions relating to determination […]
§1-107. Acts by holder of general power For the purpose of granting consent or approval with regard to the acts or accounts of a personal representative or trustee, including relief from liability or penalty for failure to post bond or to perform other duties, and for purposes of consenting to modification or termination of a […]
§1-108. Cost-of-living adjustment of certain dollar amounts 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Consumer Price Index” means the Consumer Price Index, Annual Average, for All Urban Consumers, CPI-U: U.S. City Average, All items, reported by the United States Department of […]
§1-109. Transfer for value Any recorded instrument described in this Code on which the register of deeds notes by an appropriate stamp “Maine Real Estate Transfer Tax Paid” is prima facie evidence that the transfer was made for value. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 […]
§1-110. Powers of fiduciaries relating to compliance with environmental laws 1. Fiduciary powers to comply with environmental law. From the inception of the trust or estate, a fiduciary has the following powers, without court authorization, which the fiduciary may use in the fiduciary’s sole discretion to comply with environmental law: A. To inspect and […]
§1-111. Guardian ad litem 1. Appointment order. In any proceeding under this Code for which the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for a child involved in the proceeding, at the time of the appointment, the court shall specify the guardian ad litem’s length of appointment, duties and fee arrangements. [PL 2017, c. […]
