§5-702. Priority of private guardian or conservator
A public guardian or conservator may not be appointed if the court determines that a suitable private guardian or conservator is available and willing to assume the responsibilities of a guardian or conservator. [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 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS
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 §5-712. Individuals subject to guardianship; guardian ad litem costs