1. General powers. A trustee, without authorization by the court, may exercise:
A. Powers conferred by the terms of the trust; and [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]
B. Except as limited by the terms of the trust:

(1) All powers over the trust property that an unmarried competent owner has over individually owned property;
(2) Any other powers appropriate to achieve the proper investment, management and distribution of the trust property; and
(3) Any other powers conferred by this Code. [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 18-B Sec. 815

  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
2. Subject to fiduciary duties. The exercise of a power is subject to the fiduciary duties prescribed by this chapter.

[PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2003, c. 618, §A1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 618, §A2 (AFF).