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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 18-B: TRUSTS
Chapter 5: CREDITOR'S CLAIMS; SPENDTHRIFT AND DISCRETIONARY TRUSTS
18-B §506. Overdue distribution

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18-B ME Rev Stat § 506 (2011 through 125th Legis)
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Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE HEADING: PL 2003, C. 618, PT. A, §1 (NEW); §2 (AFF) EFFECTIVE 7/1/05

§506. Overdue distribution

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "mandatory distribution" means a distribution of income or principal that a trustee is required to make to a beneficiary under the terms of a trust, including a distribution upon termination of the trust. "Mandatory distribution" does not include a distribution subject to the exercise of the trustee's discretion even if:

A. The discretion is expressed in the form of a standard of distribution; or [2011, c. 42, §6 (NEW).]

B. The terms of the trust authorizing a distribution couple language of discretion with language of direction. [2011, c. 42, §6 (NEW).]

[ 2011, c. 42, §6 (NEW) .]

2. Unreasonable delay in distribution. Whether or not a trust contains a spendthrift provision, a creditor or assignee of a beneficiary may reach a mandatory distribution of income or principal, including a distribution upon termination of the trust, if the trustee has not made the distribution to the beneficiary within a reasonable time after the designated distribution date.

[ 2011, c. 42, §6 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF). 2011, c. 42, §6 (RPR).

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