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§5-701
Title 18-C: PROBATE CODE
Article 5: MAINE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS
Part 7: PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND CONSERVATOR
§5-703

§5-702. Priority of private guardian or conservator

A public guardian or conservator may not be appointed if the court determines that a suitable private guardian or conservator is available and willing to assume the responsibilities of a guardian or conservator.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
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