2017 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE
Article 5: PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY
Part 4: PROTECTION OF PROPERTY OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND MINORS
18-A §5-402. Protective proceedings; jurisdiction of affairs of protected persons
§5-402. Protective proceedings; jurisdiction of affairs of protected persons
After the service of notice in a proceeding seeking the appointment of a conservator or other protective order and until termination of the proceeding, the court in which the petition is filed has: [1979, c. 540, §1 (NEW).]
(1). Exclusive jurisdiction to determine the need for a conservator or other protective order until the proceedings are terminated;
[ 1979, c. 540, §1 (NEW) .]
(2). Exclusive jurisdiction to determine how the estate of the protected person which is subject to the laws of this State shall be managed, expended or distributed to or for the use of the protected person or any of his dependents;
[ 1979, c. 540, §1 (NEW) .]
(3). Concurrent jurisdiction to determine the validity of claims against the person or estate of the protected person and his title to any property or claim.
[ 1979, c. 540, §1 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1979, c. 540, §1 (NEW).
