§3-1005. Limitations on proceedings against personal representative
Unless previously barred by adjudication and except as provided in the closing statement, the rights of successors and of creditors whose claims have not otherwise been barred against the personal representative for breach of fiduciary duty are barred unless a proceeding to assert those rights is commenced within 6 months after the filing of the closing statement. The rights barred by this section do not include rights to recover from a personal representative for fraud, misrepresentation or inadequate disclosure related to the settlement of the decedent's estate. [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, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Article 3: PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION
18-C §3-1003. Closing estates; by sworn statement of personal representative
18-C §3-1004. Liability of distributees to claimants
18-C §3-1005. Limitations on proceedings against personal representative
18-C §3-1006. Limitations on actions and proceedings against distributees
18-C §3-1007. Certificate discharging liens securing fiduciary performance