Me. Stat. tit. 5 § 17055

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 634

Section 17055 - Beneficiary who is an incapacitated person or a minor

For the purposes of this Part: [1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

1.Election of benefit. If a beneficiary is not lawfully qualified to make an election, the election must be made for the beneficiary by the person authorized to do so by Title 18-C, Article 5; and

[2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §14 (AMD); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

2.Payment of benefit. Payment of any benefit to an individual subject to guardianship, as defined in Title 18-C, section 5-102, or a minor must be made in accordance with Title 18-C, Article 5.

[2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §14 (AMD); 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]

5 M.R.S. § 17055

Amended by 2019, c. 417,§ B-14, eff. 6/20/2019.

Amended by 2018, c. 402,§ C-14, eff. 7/1/2019.

1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW) .