Beneficiary who is an incapacitated person or a minor

5 M.R.S. § 17055, under Chapter 421.

5 M.R.S. § 17055

For the purposes of this Part: [PL 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

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.