Me. Stat. tit. 33 § 1657

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 1657 - Other transfer by fiduciary
1.Transfer by personal representative or trustee. Subject to subsection 3, a personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of a minor pursuant to section 1660, in the absence of a will or under a will or trust that does not contain an authorization to do so.

[1987, c. 734, §2(NEW).]

2.Transfer by conservator. Subject to subsection 3, a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to section 1660.

[1987, c. 734, §2(NEW).]

3.Requirements of transfer. A transfer under subsection 1 or 2 may be made only if the personal representative, trustee or conservator considers the transfer to be in the best interest of the minor; the transfer is not prohibited by or inconsistent with provisions of the applicable will, trust agreement or other governing instrument; and the transfer is authorized by the court if it exceeds $10,000 in value.

[1987, c. 734, §2(NEW).]

33 M.R.S. § 1657

1987, c. 734, § 2 (NEW) .