2013 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS
Chapter 7: OFFICE OF TRUSTEE
18-B §702. Trustee's bond
Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE HEADING: PL 2003, C. 618, PT. A, §1 (NEW); §2 (AFF) EFFECTIVE 7/1/05
702. Trustee's bond
1. Bond. A trustee shall give bond to secure performance of the trustee's duties only if the court finds that a bond is needed to protect the interests of the beneficiaries or is required by the terms of the trust and the court has not dispensed with the requirement.
[ 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, 1 (NEW); 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, 2 (AFF) .]
2. Amount. The court may specify the amount of a bond, its liabilities, and whether sureties are necessary. The court may modify or terminate a bond at any time.
[ 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, 1 (NEW); 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, 2 (AFF) .]
3. Financial institution. A financial institution qualified to do trust business in this State need not give bond, even if required by the terms of the trust.
[ 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, 1 (NEW); 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, 2 (AFF) .]
4. Cost charged to trust. Unless otherwise directed by the court, the cost of a bond is charged to the trust.
[ 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).
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